Cimco Edit 6 User Guide en PDF

CIMCO Edit v6 User Guide
c 2010 CIMCO Integration May 9, 2012

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CONTENTS III
Contents
1 Introduction 1
1.1 What is new in this version of CIMCO Edit v6 . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 License information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Installation 9
3 Database 11
3.1 Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.2 Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.3 Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.4 Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.5 Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.6 Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.7 Customer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.8 Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4 Editor 33
4.1 File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.2 File Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.3 Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.4 Find . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.5 Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.6 Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5 NC Functions 41
5.1 Block Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.2 Insert / Remove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.3 Transform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.4 Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.5 Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.6 Macro Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
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5.7 Multi Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6 Backplot 65
6.1 File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
6.2 View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6.3 Toolpath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
6.4 Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
6.5 Solid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
6.6 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
6.7 Information Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
7 File Compare 81
7.1 File Compare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
7.2 Go To . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
7.3 Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
7.4 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
8 Transmission 87
8.1 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
8.2 Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
9 Editor Setup 89
9.1 General Program Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
9.1.1 Editor Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
9.1.2 Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
9.2 File Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
9.2.1 Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
9.2.2 Block Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
9.2.3 Load/Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
9.2.4 File compare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
9.2.5 Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
9.2.6 Backplot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
9.2.7 CNC-Calc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
9.2.8 Multi Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
9.2.9 Tool List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
9.2.10 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
9.3 Global Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
9.4 External Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
9.5 Mazatrol Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
9.6 Plugins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
10 NC-Base Database 135

10.1 The NC-Base Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
10.2 Search for programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
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11 NC-Base Settings 147

11.1 Client Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
11.1.1 Search Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
11.1.2 Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
11.2 Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
11.2.1 Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
11.2.2 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
11.2.3 Associated Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
11.2.4 Logging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
11.2.5 Required fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
11.2.6 Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
11.2.7 List Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
11.3 Machines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
11.3.1 Directories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
11.3.2 Extensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
11.3.3 Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
11.3.4 Program Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
11.3.5 Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
11.4 User Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
11.4.1 User Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
11.5 Database Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
11.5.1 Database Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
11.6 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
11.7 Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
11.8 Predefined Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
12 DNC Settings 243

12.1 Port Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
12.2 Transmit settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
12.3 Receive settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
12.4 Directory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
12.5 Version info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
13 Serial communication overview 257

13.1 RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
13.1.1 RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
13.1.2 RS-422 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
13.1.3 RS-485 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
13.2 RS-232 layout for 9 pin connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
13.3 RS-232 layout for 25 pin connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
13.4 Standard RS-232 serial cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
13.5 How to build a loopback device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
13.5.1 Loopback device for a 9 pin connector . . . . . . . . . 261
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13.5.2 Loopback device for a 25 pin connector . . . . . . . . 262
14 Using on-line help 263

14.1 Using help in dialogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
14.2 Printing help information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
LIST OF FIGURES VII
List of Figures
1.1 CIMCO Edit v6 User interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1 CIMCO Edit v6 setup program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.2 CIMCO Edit v6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.1 Database Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3.2 Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.3 Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.4 The dialog Add Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.5 Add existing file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.6 Add new file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.7 Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.8 Add change comment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.9 Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.10 Select a machine for the receive operation . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.11 Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.12 Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.13 Customer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.14 Add customer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.15 Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3.16 System Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.1 File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.2 File Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.3 Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
4.4 Mark/delete dialog box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.5 Dialog Insert File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
4.6 The Find dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
4.7 Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.8 Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.1 Block Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

5.2 Insert / Remove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
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5.3 Transform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.4 Adjust feedrate dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.5 Adjust spindle speed dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.6 Simple math functions dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.7 Rotate Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.8 Mirror Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.9 Offset/Tool compensation Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
5.10 Translate Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
5.11 Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
5.12 Macros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
5.13 Program Start/End Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
5.14 NC Code selection in an inserted macro . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
5.15 The dialog Modify Macro (example) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
5.16 Macro Setup dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5.17 Example of Macro definition with 6 parameters . . . . . . . 58
5.18 Macro parameter input fields (example) . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
5.19 Error message for value lower than Min . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
5.20 Allow letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
5.21 Multi Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
6.1 File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
6.2 Backplot Setup for ISO Milling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6.3 View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
6.4 Measure distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
6.5 Toolpath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
6.6 Show/hide the paths of the tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
6.7 Options for toolpath simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
6.8 Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
6.9 Tool libary (Milling tools) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
6.10 Tool setup and Tool path color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
6.11 Solid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
6.12 Solid Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
6.13 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
6.14 Workpiece- and tool offsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
6.15 5-Axis Machine Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
6.16 The Backplot Information Bar (Milling) . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
6.17 The Backplot Information Bar (Turning) . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
7.1 The File Compare menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

7.2 The Go To menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
7.3 The Sync menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
7.4 The Other menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
7.5 File Compare Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
LIST OF FIGURES IX
7.6 File compare results with the option Show all differences. . . 85
7.7 File compare results with the option Mark changes only. . . 86
8.1 The Transmission menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

8.2 The Machine menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
9.1 General program settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

9.2 Editor setup dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
9.3 Printer setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
9.4 File type overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
9.5 Add a new file type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
9.6 Color setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
9.7 Block number configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
9.8 Load/Save configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
9.9 File compare configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
9.10 Machine type configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
9.11 Backplot Setup dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
9.12 The CNC-Calc configuration dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
9.13 Multi Channel configuration dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
9.14 Tool List Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
9.15 Other configuration dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
9.16 Global Colors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
9.17 The External Commands Dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
9.18 Mazatrol Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
9.19 The Plugins dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
10.1 Login window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

10.2 NC-Base Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
10.3 Program Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
10.4 Program search with customised search fields . . . . . . . . . 138
10.5 File preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
10.6 Add/remove columns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
10.7 NC-Base Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
11.1 Client settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

11.2 Search Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
11.3 The Advanced dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
11.4 The Server Settings dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
11.5 Advanced Server Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
11.6 The Other dialog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
11.7 Associated Files dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
11.8 The Logging dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
11.9 Log Entries dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
11.10The Log Prompts configuration dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
X LIST OF FIGURES
11.11Log Changes configuration dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

11.12Status Text configuration dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
11.13Required fields dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
11.14The Printing dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
11.15List Export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
11.16To File dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
11.17The dialog of To Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
11.18Machine Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
11.19Add port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
11.20Rename machine group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
11.21Add a new machine group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
11.22Directories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
11.23Associated files are stored in the same directory as the program
files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
11.24Associated files are stored in a sub-directory of the program
file directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
11.25Associated files are stored in the specified Memo directory,
Tool list directory, and Setup sheet directory . . . . . . . . . 201
11.26Extensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
11.27Advanced machine settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
11.28The Program Format dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
11.29Specify start trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
11.30Select trigger format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
11.31Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
11.32User Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
11.33Add a new user group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
11.34Rename user group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
11.35User Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
11.36Add a new user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
11.37Modify selected user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
11.38Database Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
11.39Database Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
11.40Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
11.41NC-Base Backup dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
11.42Predefined Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
11.43Rename field value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
11.44Add a new field value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
12.1 DNC Setup dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243

12.2 Add a new DNC machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
12.3 Basic port settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
12.4 Transmission setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
12.5 Receive settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
LIST OF FIGURES XI
12.6 Transmit and Receive directories setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

12.7 Version info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
13.1 Diagram for 9 pin connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259

13.2 Diagram for DB25 connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
13.4 Loopback device for a 9 pin connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
13.5 Loopback device for a 25 pin connector . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
14.1 Click the question mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263

14.2 The question cursor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
14.3 The pop-up information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
14.4 Help buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
XII LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF TABLES XIII
List of Tables
13.1 9 pin RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259

13.2 25 pin RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
XIV LIST OF TABLES
1
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of CIMCO Edit v6. CIMCO Edit v6 is the
latest version in a long line of proven CNC editing solutions from CIMCO
Integration.
1.1 What is new in this version of CIMCO

Edit v6
CIMCO Edit v6 includes a number of improvements over previous versions.
New user interface

The new user interface in CIMCO Edit v6 follows the latest standards
for Windows user interface design.
Comprehensive on-line help
Now everything you need to know about functions that was previously
contained in the reference manuals is on-line and at your fingertips.
Stumped on a function? the F1 key or the Help button will take you
right to the information you need.
Optimized editor engine
The new optimized editor engine loads large files quickly, and with
minimal memory usage.
Flexible configuration
Flexible configuration of colors, NC commands etc.
Advanced standard protocol

Advanced standard protocol allows you to communicate with multiple
CNCs simultaneously.
2 1. Introduction
1.2 Overview
Purpose
You can use CIMCO Edit v6 to make changes and check CNC pro-
grams for your CNC machines. If you have a serial communication line
from the PC to the CNC machine, you can send and receive programs
directly, even when working with other CNC programs.
CIMCO Edit v6 is designed for editing CNC-programs. CIMCO Edit
v6 is able to distinguish between several different formats including
ISO, APT and Heidenhain to name some.
User interface
CIMCO Edit v6 has a standard Windows user interface, having one or
more windows for every open file. The functions in CIMCO Edit v6
can be activated through the Ribbon Bar, which helps you to quickly
find the commands needed for a task. The commands are organized
into logical groups under tabs.
Figure 1.1: CIMCO Edit v6 User interface

1.2. OVERVIEW 3
Functions
You can undo and redo (almost) all operations you have done since the
file was opened. You can find the position of a tool change, a spindle
speed change or feed rate change, or display the range of the X/Y/Z
axes.
If you are not sure if two CNC-programs are equal, the File Compare
functions of CIMCO Edit v6 help you to pinpoint the differences. File
Compare lets you choose two files that are put into a two-frame window.
The differences are shown by coloring the line. You can step through
the files, stopping at each difference.
You can customize the colors used to display coordinates and NC com-
mands, renumber block numbers, and add/remove spaces to increase
readability, or decrease program size/transmission time.
The DNC part of CIMCO Edit v6 lets you send and receive NC pro-
grams to your CNC machines in the workshop. The file can be sent from
a window in CIMCO Edit v6 or directly from the harddisk. The file
transmission is done while you are working with other CNC programs.
Setup
CIMCO Edit v6 offers you a lot of possibilities to control the behaviour
of the editor. The Ribbon tabs let you select functions and configure
settings. You can access the configuration dialogs using the icon .
Using the Editor tab, you can configure the Global settings for Gen-
eral, Editor, and Printing.
In the General dialog, the appearance of the windows can be modified.
You can choose whether a file should be displayed in more than one
window, or if alterations to a file inside CIMCO Edit v6 through an-
other program should be indicated. Further you can choose whether to
share settings between users, or protect read-only files.
You can specify the tab width, as well as the size of the recent files list.
The language used for viewing Editor menus can also be selected.
In the Editor dialog, you can set the speed of the keyboard and choose
if you want scrollbars or not.
The appearance of the printed CNC programs is controlled in the Print-
ing dialog. Here, you can define a header and/or a footer. If you have
a color printer, you might mark the color option.
CIMCO Edit v6 has 5 different templates for different CNC machines.
You can set up how the NC functions behave and how the NC codes
appear in the editor window. The Find function in the Editor menu
4 1. Introduction
needs a definition of Tool change, Feed rate change etc. This definition
is made here.
Where to find further information
In the section File, all CIMCO Edit v6s functions are described. A lot
of functions can also be accessed through one of the icons.
The setup of Machine Types is described in File Types.
If you need help on how to set up a serial communication line, you can
refer to DNC Settings and Serial communication overview.
The On-line help is accessible through the ? icon, the F1 key or the
Help button. Chapter Help gives you an introduction to the On-line
help.
1.3. LICENSE INFORMATION 5
1.3 License information

Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does
not represent a commitment on the part of CIMCO Integration. The software
described in this document may be used or copied only in accordance with
the terms of the license. The purchaser may make one copy of the software
for a backup, but no part of this user manual may be reproduced, stored in
a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying and recording for any purpose other than
the purchasers personal use, without prior written permission from CIMCO
Integration.
6 1. Introduction
TERMS OF USE FOR SOFTWARE - CIMCO Edit v6
Date: May 2012

Copyright 1991-2012 CIMCO Integration
Software: CIMCO Edit v6 6.x
Notice:
CIMCO Integration reserves the right to make improvements

to the CIMCO Edit v6 Software at any time and without notice.
Software License
You have the right to use the number of licenses of the

enclosed program, which you have bought from CIMCO
Integration. You may not distribute copies of the program
or related documentation to any persons or companies. You
may not modify or translate the program or related
documentation without the prior written consent of CIMCO
Integration.
Disclaimer of all Warranties and Liability
CIMCO Integration makes no warranties, either express or

implied, with respect to the software, its quality,
performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular
purpose. The entire risk as to its quality and performance
is with the buyer. Should the CIMCO Edit software prove
defective following its purchase, the buyer (and not CIMCO
Integration, its distributor, or its retailer) assumes the
entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, or correction
and any incidental or consequential damages. In no event will
CIMCO Integration be liable for direct, indirect, or
consequential damages resulting from any defect in the
software, even if CIMCO Integration has been advised of
the possibility of such damages. Some jurisdictions do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or
liability for incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
NOTICE: The accompanying software is confidential and proprietary to

CIMCO Integration. No use or disclosure is permitted other than as ex-
pressly set forth by written license with CIMCO Integration.
1.3. LICENSE INFORMATION 7
Copyright (c) 1991-2012 CIMCO Integration. All rights reserved.

THIS SOFTWARE CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND
TRADE SECRETS OF CIMCO INTEGRATION. USE, DISCLOSURE, OR
REPRODUCTION IS PROHIBITED WITHOUT THE PRIOR EXPRESS
WRITTEN PERMISSION OF CIMCO INTEGRATION.
DNC-Max, CIMCO Edit, and the CIMCO Logo are trademarks of CIMCO
Integration.
Microsoft, Windows, Win32, and Windows NT are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective holders.
8 1. Introduction
9
Installation
To install CIMCO Edit v6, follow the instructions below.
1. Locate installation files

If you receive CIMCO Edit v6 on a CD-ROM, open the CIMCO Edit
v6 directory on the CD. If you receive CIMCO Edit v6 via e-mail, save
the file in a temporary directory.
2. Run installation program
Start the installation program by clicking on CIMCO Edit v6 setup
program:
Figure 2.1: CIMCO Edit v6 setup program
3. Copying your keyfile

If you do not have a keyfile but wish to install an evaluation version,
just proceed to the next step.
If you have received a keyfile, it should be copied to the program di-
rectory after the installation is completed.
4. Starting the editor for the first time
When the installation is completed and you have copied your keyfile,
you are ready to start the editor for the first time. Click on the program
icon on your desktop.
Figure 2.2: CIMCO Edit v6
When the editor is started, verify that your company name is shown in
the Licensed to field in the About box. If not, you forgot to copy the
keyfile to the editor directory.
Note: If you are running an evaluation version, the license name is
Demo version.
10 2. Installation
11
Database
In this chapter, the functions under the Database tab are described. The
functions in CIMCO Edit v6 are activated using the appropriate icons on the
Ribbon. The commands are organized into logical groups under the different
tabs.
Note: The database is optional and will be present in the Editor only if you
also purchased it.
3.1 Database
This section describes the functions in the Database menu, from which
all commands can be called. Some functions also have keyboard shortcuts
assigned. These are shown next to the commands, along with the icons.
Explorer / / Ctrl+E
Opens the database window.
The following dialog appears to let you log into the database.
Figure 3.1: Database Login
Enter your User name and Password in the corresponding fields and
click the OK button.
Further information on User Rights is found under User Groups.
12 3. Database
Logoff /
Logs you out from the database.
The NC-Base Explorer closes when you log off from the database.
Note: By default, NC-Base Explorer auto logs you off after 5 minutes.
You can specify the auto logout time under Client Settings.
Database Setup /
Use this dialog to configure the database.
To configure the database, select Database, Setup or click on the
corresponding icon.
Please refer to chapter NC-Base Settings for details.
3.2. SEARCH 13
3.2 Search
This section is concerned with the Database Search function. This menu
contains the functions described below for file editing. If a function can be
activated through the Ribbon bar or a keyboard shortcut, the icon or the
shortcut is displayed next to the command name.
For more details about Search settings, please see NC-Base Settings.
Figure 3.2: Search
Queue /
Finds all programs on the import queue.
Click on this icon to display a list of all programs on the import queue.
Note: Queued programs are marked with a red cross on the corre-
sponding icon. Programs on the import queue can be accepted or re-
jected, and only approved programs can be edited. The queue function
can only be used with DNC-Max enabled. Programs received by using
DNC-MAX auto receive or auto import options can be placed on the
queue.
Find programs received from CNCs /
Finds all programs on the queue received from CNCs.
Click this icon to display a list of received programs from CNC that
are placed on the queue.
Find auto imported programs /
Finds all auto imported programs on the queue.
Click this icon for a list of auto imported programs that are placed on
the queue.
Note: The auto import function can only be used with DNC-Max
enabled.
Last 24 Hours /
Finds all programs modified within the last 24 hours.
Click on this icon to display a list of programs that have been modified
within the last 24 hours.
14 3. Database
Find Modified Last 7 Days /

Finds all programs modified within the last 7 days.
Click on this icon for a list of programs that have been modified within
the last 7 days.
Locked /
Finds all locked programs.
Click this option to display a list of all locked programs.
Notice: To search for locked programs, the function Use locking
system must be activated in the NC-Base Configuration dialog under
Server Settings , Advanced.
Find All Unlocked /
Finds all unlocked programs.
Click this option for a list of all unlocked programs.
Notice: To search for unlocked programs, the option Use locking
system must be checked in the NC-Base Configuration dialog under
Server Settings , Advanced.
Read/Write /
Finds all read/write programs.
Click on this icon for a list of all read/write programs.
Note: To search for Read/Write programs, Use read-only system
must be activated in the NC-Base Configuration dialog under Server
Settings , Advanced.
Find All Read-only /
Finds all read-only programs.
Click this option to display a list of all read-only programs.
Note: To search for Read-only programs, Use read-only system
Find Deleted /
Finds all deleted programs.
Click this icon to display a list of all deleted programs.
3.3. PROGRAM 15
3.3 Program
This chapter describes Program on the Database tab. The Program menu
contains the functions described below for file handling. If the function can
be accessed through the Ribbon bar or a keyboard shortcut, the icon or the
For more details about Program settings, please refer to NC-Base Settings.
Figure 3.3: Program
Program Info /
Shows program info for the selected program(s).
Note: Program Info can be specified for the fields defined in Database
Settings.
Copy Program Info /
Click this option to copy the program info from the selected program.
Paste Program Info /

Click this option to paste the copied program info to the selected pro-
gram.
Open /
Opens the selected file.
Click this icon to open the selected file with the associated file exten-
sion application (e.g. *.pdf will open with Acrobat Reader, *.doc with
Microsoft Word etc.).
Open with CIMCO Edit /

Opens the selected file in CIMCO Edit.
Click this icon to open the selected files for viewing or editing in CIMCO
Edit.
16 3. Database
Compare /
Compares the selected programs.
Click this option to opens the selected files in CIMCO Edit - File Com-
pare. When you select two programs and compare them, the corre-
sponding NC programs are usually also compared.
If you want to compare associated files, you must select them. You can
compare associated files for different programs.
View Version Report /

Views a version report for the selected file.
Note: To view version reports, the option Use versioning system
Show File Notes /

Shows the file notes.
Add Program /
Adds a new program to the database.
When you click on this icon, the following dialog appears:
Figure 3.4: The dialog Add Program
Machine: Select a machine to add to the new program.

File: Files can be added as follows:
Existing File
Adds an existing file to the selected machine group.
3.3. PROGRAM 17
Figure 3.5: Add existing file
Select a program and click Open.

New File
Creates an empty file and adds it to the selected machine.
Figure 3.6: Add new file

18 3. Database
Enter a descriptive name in the input field Program and click on

Add. If necessary, you can add the file before entering any other
information about the file (e.g. customer, status, etc.). Click
Cancel to exit the dialog without entering data.
Empty Mazatrol File
Creates an empty Mazatrol file and adds it to the selected machine.
Proceed as described under New File to add the file.
Notice: The editor must be licensed for Mazatrol Viewer to use
this option.
Add Current Program /

Adds program in current window to the database. Proceed as described
under New File to add the file.
Copy Program /
Copies the selected program. Proceed as described under New File to
add the file.
Associate File(s) /
Associates file(s) to a program. You can associate any file to the pro-
gram (e.g. digital pictures in jpeg-format, drawings in pdf-format, etc.).
Note: The preview is active for supported formats such as jpeg, bmp,
and pdf, but not for unsupported formats.
Add/Update Memo File /

Add/Update new memo file.
Add/Update Tool List /

Add/Update new tool list.
Note: By default, a tool list is automatically generated when adding
new programs (can be deactivated by checking the box Disable tool
List in Server Settings, Associated Files). If you still want to add a
tool list, the following message appears:
Click Yes to replace the existing tool list with a new one. Click No to
abort the operation.
3.3. PROGRAM 19
If you click Yes, the following message appears:
Click Yes to add an existing tool list. Click No to generate a new tool
list automatically. Click on Cancel to exit without any changes taking
effect.
Add/Update Setup Sheet /
Add/Update new setup sheet.
Please proceed as described above under Add Tool List.
Delete /
Deletes selected program(s).
Notice: Deleted programs can be restored (please refer to Restore
Deleted Programs for details).
Purge /
Purges selected file(s).
Notice: Purged programs can NOT be restored.
Undelete /
Undeletes selected program(s).
Notice: Permanently deleted programs can NOT be restored.
20 3. Database
3.4 Status
This section describes the Status function. The Status menu contains the
functions described below for file processing. If the function can be activated
through the Ribbon bar or a keyboard shortcut, the icon or the shortcut is
displayed next to the command name.
Please refer to chapter NC-Base Settings for further information.
Figure 3.7: Status
Lock /
Locks the selected program(s).
Note: Locked programs can not be transferred to CNC machines. To
lock a program, select Server Settings, Advanced, and check the field
Use locking system.
Unlock /
Unlocks selected program(s).
Read-only /
Marks selected program(s) as read-only.
Note: When a program is marked as read-only, it can be simulated
(in Backplot) but not edited. To use this option, check the field Use
read-only system under Server Settings, Advanced.
Read/Write /
Sets selected program(s) read/write.
Accept /
Accept imported file.
Click this option to accept the imported file under the name defined in
DNC-MAX auto receive or auto import.
Note: Programs on the import queue can be accepted or rejected.
The queue function can only be used with DNC-Max enabled (see also
Search, Queue).
3.4. STATUS 21
Accept Imported File As /
Accept imported file under a different name. The following dialog ap-
pears:
Enter a new program name and click OK. Click on Cancel to exit
without entering a new filename.
View Imported File /
Shows a preview of the imported program. This function allows you to

view the file before accepting or rejecting it.
Compare with Imported File /
Compares the imported file with a program on the queue. This allows
you to view the file before accepting or rejecting it.
Reject /
Reject imported file.
Add Comment /
Add change comment to the selected program. The following dialog

appears:
22 3. Database
Figure 3.8: Add change comment
In the field Change Comment, select a comment and click OK to

insert it. To add your own comment, select Other change, enter your
comment in the field Reason for Change? and click OK. To cancel
the operation, click Cancel.
Change Status /
Click this option if you wish to change the program status.
3.5. TRANSFER 23
3.5 Transfer
In this chapter, the Database Transfer command is described. The Trans-

fer menu contains functions described below for file processing.
Information on the Transfer settings is found under NC-Base Settings.
Figure 3.9: Transfer
Send /
Sends the selected program(s). When you click on this icon, the fol-
lowing message appears:
Click Yes to send the file. If you want to cancel the operation, click
No.
If multiple CNC machines are associated with an NC-Base machine

group, you must first select a machine in the Select Port dialog below:
24 3. Database
Figure 3.10: Select a machine for the receive operation
Click finally on OK in the dialog Info, file set on the transmit queue.
Note: You need DNC-Max to send NC programs, and DNC-Max must

be configured for this operation. It is also possible to send programs
from NC-Base using the DNC module of the Editor (optional). Please
contact your local dealer for information about the required DNC set-
tings.
Stop current DNC Transfer /
Stops the current DNC transfer (only when using the Editor DNC
Option).
Receive /
Receives the selected program(s) in the database. Existing files are

overwritten. When you click on the Receive icon, the following message
appears:
3.6. BACKUP 25
Click Yes to receive the file. To cancel the receiving process, click No.
If multiple CNC machines are associated with an NC-Base machine
group, you must first select a machine in the Select Port dialog.
Click finally OK in the dialog Info, file set on the receive queue.
Note: You need DNC-Max to receive NC programs, and DNC-Max
must be configured for this operation. If DNC-Max is in use, the NC
programs are normally received automatically. It is also possible to
receive programs in NC-Base using the DNC module of the Editor
(optional). Please contact your local dealer for information about the
required DNC settings.
Receive New Program /
Receives a program in a new window.
3.6 Backup
This chapter is concerned with the Database Backup function. This menu
contains the functions described below for file transfer. If the function can
be accessed through the Ribbon bar or a keyboard shortcut, the icon or the
Please refer to NC-Base Settings for further information.
Figure 3.11: Backup

26 3. Database
Restore /
Restores the selected program. Clicking on this icon will open the
following dialog (example).
Figure 3.12: Restore
Help
Opens the on-line help.
Open
Opens the selected backup file in the editor.
Purge All
Deletes all listed backups.
Compare
Compares the selected backup with the current version.
Delete
Deletes the selected backup.
3.7. CUSTOMER 27
Restore
Restores the selected backup.
Close
Closes the backup dialog.
Restore Latest /
Restores latest backup of the selected program(s).
Notice: The latest created backup is restored.
Compare With Latest Backup /

Compares the selected file with the latest backup.
Backup /
Makes a backup of the selected program(s).
3.7 Customer
This section describes the Database command Customer. The Customer

menu contains functions described below for file processing. If the function
can be accessed through the Ribbon bar or a keyboard shortcut, the icon or
the shortcut is displayed next to the command name.
Information on Customer settings is found under NC-Base Settings.
Figure 3.13: Customer
Add Customer /
Click this icon to add a new customer to the database. The following
dialog appears:
28 3. Database
Figure 3.14: Add customer
Enter the customer data in the corresponding fields and close the dialog
by clicking on Add. If you want to exit without entering data, click
on Cancel.
Modify Customer /
Click this option to modify the selected customer. A dialog which is
similar to the Add customer dialog appears, although with the title
Modify customer. Enter the new customer data and click Modify,
or click Cancel to abort the operation.
Delete Customer /
Click this option to delete a customer from the database.
3.8. ADMINISTRATION 29
3.8 Administration
In this chapter, the Database Administration command is described. The

below mentioned functions are used for system administration.
Information on how to configure this function is found under NC-Base Set-

tings.
Figure 3.15: Administration
Setup /
Click this icon to configure the database.
Please refer to section NC-Base Settings for more information on how

to configure the database.
System Log /
Opens the system log browser.

30 3. Database
Figure 3.16: System Log
Program
Use this field to specify a program name.
Example: To find all events for the program MOULD1, specify
MOULD1 in this field. To find all events for programs containing
MOULD in the program name, specify *MOULD*.
Note: Wildcards are allowed.
User ID
Specify the user info in this field.
Event type
Use this field to specify the type of event. Select the blank field
to display all types of events.
Date / Time
Use this field to specify dates that should be searched.
From
Use this field to specify the date that should be searched.
3.8. ADMINISTRATION 31
To
Use this field to specify the date that should be searched.
Export
Click this button to export the log file.
Clear
Clears all search fields.
Search
Press this button to search the log.
Exit
Closes the log window.
Export List /
Click this option to export current search to a file.
Print Program List /
Prints the result of current search.
Change Password /
Click this icon to change your password.
32 3. Database
33
Editor
This section describes the functions in the Editor tab. The functions in
CIMCO Edit v6 are activated using the appropriate icons on the Ribbon
bar. The commands are organized into logical groups under tabs.
4.1 File
This chapter describes the commands in the function File. The menu con-
tains the functions described below for file editing. You can access the file
configuration using the icon . If the function can be activated through the
Ribbon bar or a keyboard shortcut, the icon or the shortcut is displayed next
to the command name.
For details about the File settings, click on the corresponding icon or see
Editor Setup.
Note: The File functions described below can also be reached through the
icon .
Figure 4.1: File
New / / Ctrl+N
An empty window opens, ready for input.
Note: Configure the machine type for the program by clicking on this
icon .
Open / / Ctrl+O
The open file dialog window lets you open an existing program.
Recent /
A list of recently used files. Click the down arrow next to the Open
icon to open recently used files.
34 4. Editor
Close / / Ctrl+F4
Closes the current window. You will be prompted to save changes if
the file has been modified.
Close All
Closes all open windows. You will be prompted to save changes for all
modified files.
Save / / Ctrl+S
Saves the current CNC program.
Save All /
Saves all open CNC programs under their current names.
Save As /
Saves the current CNC program under a new name.
Print / / Ctrl+P
Prints the current CNC program. This icon is on the Editor toolbar.
If you want to print a part of a program, mark the area of interest and
choose Print.
Printer Setup /
The dialog window for printout configuration is opened.
Global setup /
Lets you configure the general program settings of the CIMCO Editor.
Please refer to chapter Editor Setup for more details.
4.2. FILE TYPE 35
4.2 File Type

This section describes how to configure File Type settings. The icon lets you
access the global configuration of File Type. If the function can be executed
through the Ribbon bar or a keyboard shortcut, the corresponding icon or
keystroke will be shown.
The File Type settings determine how to perform renumbering, look for tool
changes, configure backplot settings, colors, where to save files etc.
Figure 4.2: File Type
Colors /
Configure color highlighting.
Configure Block Numbering /

Configure Block Numbering.
Directories / Extensions /
Configure Directories and Extensions.
Machine templates /
Configure machine template specific parameters.
Other settings /
Configure other settings.
Setup - File Type /

Here you can configure the file type settings. The file type determines
the colors, syntax, etc.
36 4. Editor
4.3 Edit
In this chapter, the ordinary text editing functions are described. If the
function can be activated through the icon or the keystroke, the keystroke
will be shown next to the command name.
Figure 4.3: Edit
A part of the text is marked by dragging the cursor from start point to end
point, while pressing the left mouse button. The background color on the
marked text is changed to indicate the selected area.
Copy / / Ctrl+C
Copies the selected text to the clipboard.
Cut / / Ctrl+X
Deletes the selected text and saves it on the clipboard.
Paste / / Ctrl+V
Inserts the clipboard contents at the current insertion position.
Select all / / Ctrl+A

Selects entire file content.
Undo / / Ctrl+Z
Undo the last edit operation.
Redo / / Ctrl+Y
Redo the last undo operation. You can redo all undo actions performed
since the file was last opened.
Del / / Del
Deletes the selected part of the CNC program.
To move a part of a program, select the section of the program you wish
to move, then Cut it, move the cursor, and use the Paste function
described above.
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Mark/Delete range / Ctrl+M

In this dialog window, you can specify a range of lines or block numbers
to be marked or deleted.
Figure 4.4: Mark/delete dialog box
Append File / /
Appends file to the end of the current window.
Insert File /
Inserts file into the current window.
Figure 4.5: Dialog Insert File

38 4. Editor
4.4 Find
This chapter describes the search for data through the file. If the function is
accessible through a keyboard shortcut, this is indicated by the corresponding
icon or keystroke.
Figure 4.6: The Find dialog
Find / / Ctrl+F
In the appearing dialog box, you can specify a text string and search
for it through the CNC-program. You can choose one of the defined
tool operations instead of a text string.
Find Previous / / SHIFT+F3
Finds the previous occurrence of the specified search string in the CNC
program.
Find next / / F3
Finds the next occurrence of the specified search string in the CNC
program.
Replace / / Ctrl+H
Replaces a specified string in the CNC program with another string.
Specify the search string and the substitute string in the dialog box.
Goto line/Block number / / Ctrl+J
Locate line or block number in current window.
Next tool change /
Goes to next tool change.
Previous tool change /
Goes to previous tool change.
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4.5 Window
This section describes how the sub-windows containing the CNC programs
can be arranged.
Click on Window on the top right corner of the Ribbon. This will open a
drop-down menu with four display modes of the programs:
Figure 4.7: Window
Cascade
Places the open files in an overlapping cascade in the window.
Arrange icons
Assembles the icons of the minimized CNC programs in the lower left
corner of the window.
Tile Horizontally
Places the open files in horizontal editor windows in the program win-
dow.
Tile Vertically
Places the open files in vertical editor windows from left to right.
The names of the open files are listed in the lower part of the drop-down menu.
When you click on a file to select it, the file will be marked with a check mark
at the beginning of the line. The top of the dialog box is highlighted and the
corresponding tab is activated in the editor window. This allows you to see,
which window you have activated.
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4.6 Help
The on-line help system of CIMCO Edit v6 is explained in Using on-line help.
Figure 4.8: Help
On-line help
Opens the on-line help file.
Go to CIMCO-Homepage
Takes you directly to CIMCO website if your computer is connected to
the Internet.
Download Latest Version

Click this option to download the latest version of the editor CIMCO
Edit.
About
Shows information about CIMCO Edit v6 and CIMCO Integration.
41
NC Functions
This chapter describes the NC functions in the CIMCO Edit Ribbon. You
can access the configuration of these functions using the icon . With the NC
functions, CNC programs can be built or changed quickly. If the function
can be activated through a keyboard shortcut, the shortcut is shown next to
the command name.
The functions in CIMCO Edit v6 are activated using the appropriate icons
on the Ribbon tab. The commands are organized into logical groups under
the tabs.
5.1 Block Numbers

This chapter describes the functions concerning the appearance of the CNC
program. For instance the commands and the block numbers can be changed.
If the function can be activated through the NC Toolbar, an icon is shown
next to the command name.
Figure 5.1: Block Numbers
Renumber / / Ctrl-T
Inserts block numbers in the CNC program (or renumber the block
numbers if some already exist in the CNC program).
Remove /
Deletes all block numbers from the CNC program.
Configure Block Numbering /

Opens the Block numbers configuration dialog. Please refer to Block
Numbers for more details.
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5.2 Insert / Remove

The function Insert / Remove allows you to quickly write and edit NC
programs. If the function can be activated using a keyboard shortcut, the
shortcut is indicated by the corresponding icon.
Figure 5.2: Insert / Remove
Mark / Delete range / Ctrl+M

Marks or deletes a range of lines.
Block Skips /
Inserts block skips.
Remove Block Skips /

Removes any block skip characters.
Insert Spaces /
Inserts space characters between the commands in the CNC program,
where there is no space character between two commands. Existing
space characters are left as they are.
Remove Spaces /
Deletes all the space characters and tab signs from the CNC program
(whitespace characters).
Remove empty lines /

Removes empty lines from the NC program.
Remove comments /
Removes comments in the CN program.
Insert strings /
Inserts strings in the NC program.
Remove strings /
Removes strings from the NC program.
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Insert monitoring macros /
Inserts monitoring macros in the NC program.
Remove monitoring macros /
Removes monitoring macros from the NC program.
Auto insert spaces /
Auto inserts spaces in the program.
Uppercase/ / Ctrl-U
Changes the case of the text to uppercase.
Lowercase / / Ctrl-Shift-U
Changes the case of the text to lowercase.
5.3 Transform
This chapter describes the function Transform that allows you to quickly
write and change NC programs. If the function is accessible through a key-
board shortcut, the shortcut is indicated by the corresponding keystroke/icon.
Figure 5.3: Transform
Adjust Feedrate /
In this dialog, it is possible to adjust the feedrate of the active program.

To do this, click and drag the pointer or click on the sliding bar of the
pointer, or enter the new feedrate in the field New feedrate (see the
following in this section). Click Cancel to close the window without
any changes taking effect.
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Figure 5.4: Adjust feedrate dialog
New feedrate
In this field, the percentage with which the feedrate should be
changed is entered.
Minimum value
Enter the minimum feedrate into this field.
Maximum value
Enter the maximum feedrate into this field.
Decimals
Enter the number of decimals to the right of the decimal point
into this field.
When equal/greater than
Only values greater than or equal to the value specified here will
be modified.
When equal/less than
Only values less than or equal to the value specified here will be
modified.
Selection only
Check this field to alter the feedrate in the selected program blocks
only.
Adjust spindle speed /

In this dialog, the spindle speed of the active program is adjusted.
click and drag the pointer or click on the sliding bar of the pointer, or
enter the new spindle speed in the field New spindle speed (see the
following in this section). Click Cancel to close this window without
any changes taking effect.
5.3. TRANSFORM 45
Figure 5.5: Adjust spindle speed dialog
New spindle speed

Enter into this field, the percentage with which the spindle speed
should be changed.
Minimum value
Enter the minimum spindle speed here.
Maximum value
Enter the maximum spindle speed here.
Decimals
Enter the number of decimals to the right of the decimal point
here.
When equal/greater than
Only values greater than or equal to the value specified here will
be modified.
When equal/less than
Only values less than or equal to the value specified here will be
modified.
Selection only
Check this field to change the spindle speed in the selected pro-
gram blocks only.
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Simple math functions /

Performs simple mathematical functions on the chosen NC file param-
eters.
Figure 5.6: Simple math functions dialog
Parameter(s)
Check the fields of the parameters to be changed.
Other
Check this field to enter parameters with more than one character.
UPPER/lower case
Use this field to specify UPPER and/or lower case of the param-
eters to be changed.
Addition / /
Adds the specified value to all selected parameters.
Subtraction / /
Subtracts the specified value from all selected parameters.
Multiplication / /
Multiplies all selected parameters by the specified value.
Division / /
Divides all selected parameters by the specified value.
5.3. TRANSFORM 47
Value
Enter the value to be inserted in the mathematical functions (Ad-
dition/Subtraction/Multiplication/Division) in this field.
Maximum value
Enter the maximum value in this field. Parameters with values
higher than specified here will not be altered by the math func-
tions.
Minimum value
Enter the minimum value in this field. Parameters with values
lower than specified here will not be altered by the math functions.
Decimals
In this field, enter the number of decimals to the right of the
decimal point.
Keep decimals
Check this field to provide the new value with the same number
of decimals as the original value.
Strip trailing 0s
Check this field to remove all zeros from the end of the number.
Strip leading 0s
Check this field to remove all zeros from the beginning of the
number.
Selection only
Check this field to change the value of the selected program blocks
only.
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Rotate /
In this dialog you can rotate the outline around a specified point and
with a specified angle. Click Cancel to close this window without any
changes taking effect.
Figure 5.7: Rotate Dialog
Point (X,Y)
Enter the coordinates of the center of the rotation in these fields.
Angle
Enter the angle of rotation by degrees in this field.
Arc type
Specify the arc type. You can choose between Auto detect, Relative
to start, Relative to end, and Absolute arc center. Auto detect is
default.
Decimals
Enter into this field the number of decimals to the right of the
decimal point.
Strip trailing 0s
Comma as decimal symbol
Check this field to use comma as decimal separator.
Assume G91
Check this field when the control is preset for relative coordinates.
Non-modal X/Y/Z
Check this field to use non-modal X/Y/Z values.
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Mirror /
In this dialog you can mirror the outline around a specified line. Click
Cancel to close this window without any changes taking effect.
Figure 5.8: Mirror Dialog
Point (X,Y)
Enter into these fields the coordinates of the point of the mirror
axis.
Angle
Enter into this field the angle of rotation by degrees of the mirror
axis.
Arc type
Specify the arc type. You can choose between Auto detect,
Relative to start, Relative to end, and Absolute arc center.
Auto detect is default.
Decimals
decimal point.
Strip trailing 0s
Assume G91
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Non-modal X/Y/Z
Offset/Tool compensation /
In this dialog you can define a tool compensation for the active program
(offset left G41, offset right G42).
Figure 5.9: Offset/Tool compensation Dialog
Offset
Enter the offset value into this field.
Offset Left (G41)
Enable compensation of the milling path, offset left (G41).
Offset right (G42)
Enable compensation of the milling path, offset right (G42).
Arc type
default.
Decimals
decimal point.
Strip trailing 0s
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Assume G91
Non-modal X/Y/Z
Translate /
This dialog translates the outline. The outline is moved to a position
offset by the values entered in the Translate (X,Y,Z) fields.
Figure 5.10: Translate Dialog
Translate (X,Y,Z)
Enter into these fields the X, Y, and Z values to offset the outline.
Arc type
default.
Decimals
decimal point.
Strip trailing 0s
Assume G91
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Non-modal X/Y/Z
Heidenhain / ISO Converter /

Converts 3D Heidenhain Programs to ISO Programs.
Show windows calculator /

Opens Windows calculator.
5.4 Info
The menu Info contains functions for calculating Toolpaths Statistics and
generating Tool List. You can access the configuration by using the icon
. If the function can be activated using a keyboard shortcut, the keyboard
shortcut is shown next to the command name.
Figure 5.11: Info
Toolpath Statistics /
Find range of X,Y,Z, machining time etc.
Make Tool List /
Create a tool list for the current window.
Configure Tool List /

Configure how the tool list is generated.
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5.5 Macros
This chapter describes the function Macros. You can access the configu-
ration of this function using the icon . CIMCO Edit v6 includes built-in
cycles and macros for common operations like program start, program stop
and tool change. You can also record or create custom cycles and macros for
the operations most common to your own specific setups and applications.
If the function can be activated using the keyboard shortcut, the icon will be
visible next to the command name.
Figure 5.12: Macros
Macro Name
Shows the current macro for the selected file type. Click on the arrow
and select a macro from the drop-down list.
Insert Macro /
Insert the selected macro.
Before inserting a macro, you must first define two types of parameters:
A) The required parameters and B) the optional parameters (marked
with *).
Click on the icon to open the parameter input box. Enter the pa-
rameters and click OK.
54 5. NC Functions
Figure 5.13: Program Start/End Dialog
Modify Macro /
Modify the selected macro.
To modify an NC code in an inserted macro (e.g. change the Z value of

the macro Program Start/Program End from 100 to 80 mm), highlight
the NC code and click on the Modify Macro icon . Enter the new Z
value and then click OK.
Figure 5.14: NC Code selection in an inserted macro

5.5. MACROS 55
Figure 5.15: The dialog Modify Macro (example)
Find Macro /
Click this icon to search for the specified macro.
You can search for a macro in an NC program in two ways:
1. In the field Cycles/Macros, select the macro to search for in the NC
program and press the button Find Macro.
2. Select the macro to search for from the drop-down list and click on
the icon Find Macro.
Note: If you receive the message: Cannot find the macro ......, it is
because the desired macro was not specified as a macro. The NC text
has been copied or created manually.
Record Macro /
Creates a new macro based on the selected text.
To record a specific or frequently recurring NC block, select the block
in the NC program and then click on Record Macro. The dialog Add
Macro appears. Enter a name for your NC block (macro) and click OK
to save it. The name is visible in the field Macro name of the Macro
Setup dialog.
Note: If macro specific NC codes are variables, you must replace them
with user-defined parameters in the Macro Definition field of the Macro
Setup dialog.
File type
Shows the current file type. Click on the arrow to select another file
type.
Macro Setup /
Here you can configure, add, and modify macros for the file types.
56 5. NC Functions
5.6 Macro Setup

CIMCO Edit v6 includes built-in cycles and macros for common operations
like program start, program stop and tool change. You can create custom
cycles and macros for the operations most common to your own specific
setups and applications.
Show/Hide NC-Assistant / / F8
Click this icon to show or hide the NC-Assistant.
Show/Hide NC-Assistant Balloons / / F8

Shows or hides the NC-Assistant Balloons.
Macro Setup /
The dialogue Macro Setup is divided into three functional areas that
are described in details in the following section.
Figure 5.16: Macro Setup dialog

5.6. MACRO SETUP 57
Area 1: List of defined macros
Machine Type
This drop-down menu provides a list of defined machine types you can
select from (e.g. ISO Milling, ISO Turning, Heidenhain, etc.).
Macro name
Here you can see all available macros for the selected machine type.
Clicking on the Add button will open the dialog Add macro. Enter the
name of the new macro and click OK. You will find this name at the
bottom of the Macro name list.
Add
Press this button to open the dialog Add macro. Enter the name of
the new macro and click OK.
Rename
Press this button to rename the selected macro.
Copy
Press this button to make a copy of the selected macro. You can make
a few changes in the name and the contents of the macro to create a
similar macro and save it.
Delete
Pressing this button will display a warning message asking if you really
want to delete the selected macro. If you answer Yes, the macro name
and its contents will be deleted.
Up / Down arrows
Use these buttons to move the selected macro up or down the list.
Copy To
Click this button to copy the selected macro to a different configuration.
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Area 2: Macro structure
Macro definition
In the field Macro definition, the macro block sequence is shown as it
will appear in the NC program. NC code variables are replaced by
parameters in ascending order. These parameters will be added to the
macro program using the button Add (data input via the keyboard is
not permitted and will not be accepted!).
The macro Tool change consists of 7 NC program blocks with 6 param-
eters ($1 .. $6). The block number format (e.g. N0100) and interval
(e.g. 10) can be configured and modified in the dialog section 9.2.2.
Figure 5.17: Example of Macro definition with 6 parameters
Info variable
Use this drop-down menu to add additional information to the macro
(for example: Date, time, date and time, filename, etc.).
Add Info
Press this button to insert a new information variable.
Add Formula
Press this button to insert a new formula.
Add User Input

Press this button to insert a new user variable.
Description
Use this field to specify a description of the selected parameter.
Note: When you insert the macro into the CNC program by click-
ing the icon , a parameter input box appears to let you enter all
5.6. MACRO SETUP 59
macro parameters. The description of the parameter is right next to

the parameter field.
Figure 5.18: Macro parameter input fields (example)
Prefix
Use this field to specify a prefix string for the selected parameter, e.g.
S for spindle speed.
Suffix
Use this field to specify a suffix string for the selected parameter.
Min
Use this field to specify a minimum value for the selected parameter.
If you enter a value lower than the Min value, you will immediately be
prompted for correction.
60 5. NC Functions
Figure 5.19: Error message for value lower than Min
Max
Use this field to specify a maximum value for the selected parameter.
If you enter a value higher than the Max value, you will immediately
be prompted for change.
Default value
Use this field to specify a default value for the selected parameter.
Decimals
Use this field to specify the number of decimal digits.
Digits
Use this field to specify the number of digits.
Example: When inserting an O-number with 4 digits, the result be-
comes O0007.
Area 3: Parameter monitoring - Additional options

Use the check boxes to enable or disable additional options.
Notice: The additional options must be selected carefully, as they affect the
final result.
5.6. MACRO SETUP 61
Parameter is required
Check this field if the user is required to specify a value for the selected
parameter.
If you do not check this box, the sign * will appear in the parameter
input field, indicating that this parameter is optional. In this case,
you do not need to enter a value in the field. If you do it anyway, you
will change the (modal) value for this NC code.
Optional Parameters can for example be found at the 3 axes (X, Y, Z)
of linear move (G01).
Insert with sign

Check this field if the parameter value should be inserted with a sign.
Example: The value 123.4 will be inserted as +123.4.
Allow negative values

Check this field to allow negative values.
If you leave this field unchecked, only positive values will be accepted!
Notice: If you (accidentally) enter a negative value into the macro
fields, the (-) sign will be ignored. The entered value will be considered
as the absolute value of the parameter and will output positive NC
codes in the CNC program.
Do not insert empty lines

Check this field if no blank line should be inserted when this parameter
is not specified.
Allow letters
Check this field to allow the user to enter text string.
According to ISO Convention, texts in the CNC program must be writ-
ten in parentheses so they can be read on CNC machines. To prevent
forgetting the brackets, these are generated automatically in CIMCO
Edit v6 when the field Allow letters is checked. Besides, the input
fields Min, Max, Decimals, Digits and the box Allow negative values
are grayed out.
The parameter $2 in the macro Program Start and End can include
programmers initials, text strings, and special characters in parenthe-
ses.
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Figure 5.20: Allow letters
Remember value
Check this field if the value should be used the next time the macro is
called.
Uppercase
Check this field to make the user input uppercase.
Note:You must check this box if you want to use both lower and up-
percase in the text.
Hide formula results (in entire macro)

When this field is checked, the results of NC-Assistant macro formulas
are hidden.
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5.7 Multi Channel

This section describes the NC Function command Multi Channel. You can
access the configuration of this function using the icon . If the function can
be activated through a keyboard shortcut, the shortcut is shown next to the
command name.
Figure 5.21: Multi Channels
Window /
This option enables you to view the current file in multi channel mode.
Files /
Click this icon to view multiple files in multi channel mode.
Close /
Closes the multi channel view.
Previous / / Ctrl+Up Arrow
Jumps to the previous synchronization point.
Next / / Ctrl+Down Arrow
Jumps to the next synchronization point.
Synchronize Scrolling / / Ctrl+Up Arrow
Use this option to scroll all channels at the same time.
Setup Multi Channel /
Lets you configure the multi channel view.
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65
Backplot
This chapter describes the Backplot function in the Editor Ribbon.
The optional 3D/2D backplot in CIMCO Edit v6 is used for the simulation
of CNC programs. The Backplot configuration is accessible through the icon
. If a function can be executed from the tab menu and a keyboard shortcut,
the corresponding icon and the key combination will be shown next to the
command.
in the Ribbon. The commands are organized into logical groups under the
tabs.
The graphical backplotter shows the toolpath for milling and turning opera-
tions in the ZX plane (G18). The CN program is displayed in the left pane
of the backplot window, while the plot is shown in the right pane. You can
stop and restart the simulation, control the speed and direction of the tool
movement, etc.
During the dynamic simulation, a gray bar shows in the CN program, which
NC block is being processed. You can use Full Screen to make the graphical
simulation cover the whole screen without showing the program. You can
also skip through the NC codes with the options Jump to next tool, Jump to
next cutting pass and Jump to next move.
Dynamic zoom, pan, rotate and measuring functions can be used to analyze
the plot.
Notice: You need a backplot enabled licence key to use this function.
66 6. Backplot
6.1 File
In this chapter, the backplot function File is described. The file menu con-
tains the below described functions for file simulation and general backplot
settings.
Figure 6.1: File
Backplot Window / / Ctrl+Shift+P

Shows backplot of current window.
The window splits in two, allowing the lines of the program file and
their toolpath simulation to be shown simultaneously.
The icon is active only when a program file is already opened.
Backplot File /
Enables you to backplot file directly from disk, without opening the
file.
When you click this icon, a window opens to let you select a file to
plot. A click on the down arrow next to the icon will display a list of
recently simulated programs. In both cases, you get a complete plot of
the selected program without showing the CNC program.
Close Backplot / / Ctrl+Shift+Q

Closes the backplot window.
Backplot Setup /
Lets you configure the backplot.
File Setup /
Configures the backplot file.
Before starting the graphical simulation, you must first configure the
file type for the program you have already opened. To do this, click on
Backplot Setup to open the configuration dialog. In the Setup dialog,
select the Control Type (for example ISO Milling) and configure the
desired parameters. When done, click OK to close the dialog.
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Figure 6.2: Backplot Setup for ISO Milling
6.2 View
This section describes the View menu of the optional 3D/2D Backplot com-
mand.
Note: After selecting a view, you can restart the graphical toolpath simula-
tion. It is possible to change to a different view during the simulation.
Figure 6.3: View
Zoom in /
Click on this icon to zoom in.
Zoom out /
Click on this icon to zoom out.
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Fit To Window /
Click this icon to fit the view to the window.
Zoom selection /
Click this icon to zoom in on the selected area.
Zoom To Highlighted /
Click on this icon to zoom to the highlighted element.
View reset /
Click this icon for the default perspective view.
View from top (XY/G17) /
Click this icon to view the simulation from the top.
View from Bottom (XY) /

Click this icon to view the simulation from the bottom.
View from front (XZ/G18) /
Click this icon to view the simulation from the front.
View from back (XZ) /

Click on this icon to view the simulation from the back (XZ).
View from left (YZ/G19) /

Click on this icon to view the simulation from the left.
View from right (YZ) /
Click this icon to view the simulation from the right.
View from tool) /
Click this icon to view the simulation from the tool.
6.2. VIEW 69
Measure distance between 2 points /

Click this icon to measure the distance between 2 points.
If you want to measure the distance between two points of the generated
toolpath, click this icon to get an arrow with a ruler. Move the mouse
to the first point and press the left mouse button to select it. Point
1 becomes black. Drag the mouse pointer to point 2 (or point 3, 4, 5
etc..) while holding the left mouse button down to obtain the absolute
distance (in space) and the distance in the XY plane (G17 ) and the
ZX plane (G18) between the two points.
Figure 6.4: Measure distance
Rotate View /
Select this item to rotate the view.
Zoom View /
Select this item to zoom the view.
Pan View /
Select this item to pan the view.
Show Bounding Box /
Click on this icon to show the toolpath bounding box.
Set Origin Location /
Select this item to set the origin location.
Show Plot control /
Select this item to show/hide the plot control.
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6.3 Toolpath
This section describes the Toolpath function in the Backplot menu. This is
the representation of the current file relative to the toolpath in the simulation.
Note: After selecting a view, you can restart the graphical simulation of
toolpath. It is possible to change to a different view during the simulation.
Figure 6.5: Toolpath
Toolpath /
Show/hide the paths of the tool.
Click the down arrow under this function to activate or deactivate tool-
path options.
Figure 6.6: Show/hide the paths of the tool
Mode /
Show toolpath from start until current position.
Click on the down arrow to open a drop-down menu, from which you
can select options and additional functions for toolpath simulation.
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Figure 6.7: Options for toolpath simulation
6.4 Tool
This section describes the Backplot function Tool.
Figure 6.8: Tool
Show / Hide Tool /

Select this item to show or hide the simulation tool.
Show Toolholder /
Select this item to show the toolholder.
Show Tool Transparent /

Select this item to show the tool transparent.
Show Tool Colors /

Select this item to show the tool colors.
Show Tool Vector /

Select this item to show the tool vector.
72 6. Backplot
Tool Setup /
Click this icon to configure tool types and colors.
Clicking on this icon will open the tool library. Here you can select a
tool with one click and double-click to get the tool dimensions. You
can also change one or more dimensions of the tool, enter a tool name
and then assign it to the opened CNC program. Click OK to save tool
information in the tool library.
Figure 6.9: Tool libary (Milling tools)
Click on the icon in the top right corner of the window to open the con-
figuration dialog for the selected tool. In this dialog, you can determine
the color of the toolpath.
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Figure 6.10: Tool setup and Tool path color
6.5 Solid
In this chapter, the Backplot function Solid and the simulation of the Solid
Model are described.
Note: The Solid Model is only available for Milling operations.
Figure 6.11: Solid
Solid Model /
Shows / Hides the solid model.
Click on this icon to toggle between the toolpath view and the Solid
visualization with toolpath.
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Zoom / Regenerate solid /

Creates a solid from the current view.
Click this icon to generate a solid model of the workpiece with toolpath.
Solid Setup /
Click on this icon to configure the Solid Model. The specified stock
dimensions are the minimum and maximum X, Y, Z values in your NC
program. If you want to increase or decrease the stock dimensions to
get a much more even toolpath, then click one or several times the
corresponding button (+5% or -5%) to obtain the desired dimensions.
Use the button Round to round off stock dimensions.
Figure 6.12: Solid Setup

6.6. OTHER 75
6.6 Other
This chapter describes the Backplot function Other. This function is con-
cerned with Simulation in Full Screen, Workpiece and Tool Offsets, 5-axis
Machine Setup, Load of STL files, DXF Files Export, and the Simulation
Control Type.
Note: The Solid Model is only available for Milling operations.
Figure 6.13: Other
Full Screen /
Shows the backplot in full screen.
Set Workpiece / Tool Offsets /
This option enables you to set workpiece and tool offsets.
When you click on this icon, the Workpiece/Tool Offset dialog appears:
76 6. Backplot
Figure 6.14: Workpiece- and tool offsets
Enter the X, Y, Z coordinates of Machine Offset and Workpiece Offset,

as well as the Tool Length Compensation.
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5-Axis Machine Setup /

Lets you configure 5-axis machines.
Figure 6.15: 5-Axis Machine Setup
Load STL File /

Loads STL File.
Export as DXF File /
Exports toolpath as a DXF file.
Control Type /
Select the control type from this list.
Backplot Setup /
Lets you configure the backplot settings. Please refer to File Types for
further information.
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6.7 Information Bar

This section describes the Backplot Information Bar. The Information Bar
is used to control the simulation and show information about NC codes.
Backplot Information Bar (Milling)
The Information Bar is shown in the lower part of the Backplot window and
contains the following elements:
Figure 6.16: The Backplot Information Bar (Milling)
Dynamic Simulation Progress Bar (0 - 100%)
Speed and Direction Slider:

From midpoint to the right = forward, slow ... fast.
From midpoint to the left = backward, slow ... fast.
Current tool coordinates within the defined preparatory func-

tions (G00 - G03)
Start / Stop simulation.
Pause simulation.
Jump to next move.
Jump to next cutting pass.
Jump to next Z-level.
Jump to next tool.

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Show / hide information bar.
Backplot Information Bar (Turning)

The Information Bar is shown in the lower part of the Backplot window and
contains the following elements:
Figure 6.17: The Backplot Information Bar (Turning)
Dynamic Simulation Progress Bar (0 - 100%)
Speed and Direction Slider:

Move control from midpoint to the right = forward, slow ... fast.
Move control from midpoint to the left = backward, slow ... fast.
Current tool coordinates within the defined preparatory func-

tions (G00 - G03)
Start / Stop simulation.
Pause simulation.
Jump to next move.
Jump to next cutting pass.
Jump to next tool.

Show / hide information bar.
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File Compare
This chapter describes the File Compare menu in the CIMCO Edit Ribbon.
You can access the configuration of the function using the icon . Some
functions have a keyboard shortcut. The icons and the keystrokes are shown
next to the command name.
7.1 File Compare

In this section, the functions used to compare two files are described. You
start a comparison of two files by choosing the files. The files are put into a
double framed window, and you can start the search for differences. To exit
the file compare window, use the End File Compare menu item or button
.
The functions can be activated through the icons of the image below.
Figure 7.1: The File Compare menu
Compare with Window /

Compares the file in the current window with a file in another.
Compare with File /

Compares the file in the current window with a file. The other file is
opened through the Open file dialog.
Compare File with File /

Compares two files which are not already in a window. The files are
opened using the Open dialog.
End File Compare /

The File compare session is stopped and both files are left open.
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Close Left Window /

Closes left file compare window.
Close Right Window /
Closes right file compare window.
Setup /
Use this icon to set up file compare settings.
7.2 Go To
This section describes the functions used to move through the differences
found during file compare.
Figure 7.2: The Go To menu
Next Difference / / Ctrl + Down Arrow

The cursor jumps to the next difference.
Previous Difference / / Ctrl + Up Arrow
The cursor jumps to the previous difference.
Go to First Difference /
The cursor moves to the line containing the first difference.
Go to Last Difference /
The cursor moves down to the line containing the last difference.
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7.3 Sync
This section describes the features used to synchronize differences.
When you synchronize a difference, the selected difference is copied from one
window to another. The icons described below determine the synchronization
direction (from right to left or from left to right). When the text is moved
from one to another window, the line is no longer highlighted. This is because
the texts in both windows are identical after synchronization.
Figure 7.3: The Sync menu
Sync Left / / Ctrl + Left Arrow

Synchronizes current difference from right to left window.
Sync Right / / Ctrl + Right Arrow
Synchronizes current difference from left to right window.
7.4 Other
This section describes other functions used for file compare.
Figure 7.4: The Other menu
Save Compare File /

Saves the result of file compare into a file.
Single Step Through Differences /
By activating this function, any change possibility is limited to the line
containing the difference, i.e. the line where the cursor is positioned.
Example: If the function is enabled and the cursor is positioned on
the second line of a three-line red block, then the text of this line can
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be synchronized from left to right or from right to left. The first and
the third lines of the block are not affected by the action and continue
to show the differences in red.
Click on the icon or open the File compare settings dialog to
activate the Single line step function.
Setup /
Configure the settings of the File Compare function. You can set up the
different parameters for File Compare in the File Compare Settings
dialog. The behavior of the File Compare functions is changed through
the Machine Type settings.
If you want to change the configuration during a file compare operation,
you must first end the current operation with the icon , and then start
a new operation with the icon .
Note: In the File Compare Settings dialog below, different File com-
pare options can be selected by checking the fields.
The file compare results of two settings Show all differences and Mark
changes only are shown as example.
Figure 7.5: File Compare Settings

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Show all differences
When this option is enabled, all lines in both windows containing at

least one difference are gray, and the difference is highlighted with red.
If you move the cursor with the icon to a line with a difference, the
whole line is colored in red. If the following lines also contain differ-
ences, the block is marked red. You can use the icon to synchronize
one or more highlighted line(s) from left to right, or from right to left
with the icon .
When text is moved from one window to another, no line is highlighted.

This is because the texts in both windows are identical.
Mark changes only
When this option is enabled, all lines in both windows containing at

least one difference are gray, but only the difference is highlighted with
red.
If there are differences in successive lines, and the cursor is moved to

the first line with the icon , all lines are gray and the texts are marked
red. You can synchronize the highlighted block from left to right with
the icon , or from right to the left with the icon .
Further information about the File Compare settings is found under

File compare.
Figure 7.6: File compare results with the option Show all differences.
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Figure 7.7: File compare results with the option Mark changes only.
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Transmission
In this section, the Transmission menu in the CIMCO Edit v6 Ribbon is
described.
Transmission is used to send NC programs from a PC to CNC machines or
receive programs from the CNC machines. You can access the configuration
of this function using the icon .
in the Ribbon. The commands are organized into logical groups under the
tabs.
8.1 Transmission
In this chapter, the functions related to sending files to and from CNC ma-
chines are described. The functions are reachable through the Transmission
tab. The toolbar is shown below, and every icon is showed next to the com-
mand name.
With the DNC option, the CIMCO Edit v6 user is able to send CNC programs
from a PC to a CNC machine or receive programs from it. It is also possible
to transfer CNC programs to / from multiple CNC machines at the same
time.
Note: The editor must be licensed for DNC operations to use this option.
Figure 8.1: The Transmission menu
Send File /
Transmits a file to a selected machine.
Send /
Transmits the current CNC program to a selected machine.
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Receive File /
Receives a CNC program from a selected machine, saving it as a file.
Receive /
Receives a CNC program from a selected machine, opening it in a new
window.
Receive Into Current Window /
Receives a CNC program into the current window.
8.2 Machine
This section describes the functions related to the DNC settings for existing
machine types. You can also configure and/or add new CNC machines.
Figure 8.2: The Machine menu
Machine Type /
Select the CNC machine for the data transmission from the drop-down
list. Click the arrow to view the machines available for selection.
Note: The machine type determines the COM port and DNC settings.
Status /
Click this option to list the status of current transmissions and/or re-
ceptions.
DNC Setup /
Configure the DNC settings in CNC-Edit.
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Editor Setup
This section describes how to configure the CIMCO Edit settings.
9.1 General Program Settings

If you wish to change the program settings concerning the program in general,
enter the Setup menu and click on General. The general configuration
dialog is shown below:
Figure 9.1: General program settings
Share settings between all users

Check this field to share the editor settings between all users. All users
must have read/write access to the program directory.
Notice: If a user does not have read/write access to the program
directory, this option is disabled.
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Start maximized
When this field is checked, CIMCO Edit v6 will always start maximized,
i.e. filling up the whole screen.
Remember window position
When this field is checked, the editor is given the same size and position,
as the last time the editor was used.
Open windows maximized
When this field is checked, Edit windows will be opened maximized.
Warning beeps
Check this field to use warnings beeps (switch this off for silent opera-
tion).
Protect read-only files
Check this field to prevent read-only files from being modified or edited.
Save backup file (.BAK)
Check this field to backup the previous version when saving a file. The
backup file is named filename.BAK.
Check external changes
When this field is checked, the editor will check if a file is modified
outside the editor.
If a file is modified outside the editor, you will be notified and you will
be asked if you want to reload the file. If you choose to do that, any
changes made since the last save are lost.
Hide NC-Assistant formula results
Check this field if the result of NC-Assistant macro formulas should be
hidden.
Open file multiple times
Check this field if you want to be able to open the same file in more
than one window in the editor.
Show full path in title
Select this option to show the full path of files in the window title.
Specify name when receiving
Check this field if you wish to specify a filename when using the Trans-
mission tab function Receive file and open in editor.
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Always show all files (*.*)

Check this field if the file dialog should always show all files.
Re-open files
Select this option to re-open files when the program is started.
Remember cursor position

Check this field to place the cursor at the position where it was when
the file was last opened.
Confirm program exit

Check this field to confirm when closing the program.
Hide Download Latest Version

Check this field to hide the Download Latest Version link from the Help
menu.
Notice: You must restart the editor after changing this option.
Tab width
Use this field to specify the tab width.
Show file size in

Select from the list, how the file size should be displayed in the status
bar.
Note: The file size can be shown in bytes, in meter, or in feet.
Recent list size

Use this field to specify the number of files shown in the Recent List.
Number of linefeed characters

Use this field to specify how many line feed characters that should be
used to calculate the file size shown in the status bar.
Example: If you specify a value of 2, and the file contains 12 lines, 24
bytes will be added to the file size shown in the status bar.
Language
Select the language to be used in menus and dialogs.
Note: Changing language will not have effect until the program is
restarted.
92 9. Editor Setup
9.1.1 Editor Settings
By clicking on Editor in the left hand list of the General Setup menu,
the Editor window will be displayed (see below). In this window, you can
configure the settings for the editor.
Figure 9.2: Editor setup dialog
9.1.1.0.1 Editor settings
Keyboard acceleration
Enables your cursor to move faster.
Prompt when unable to undo

When this is active, you will be told when you are about to do some-
thing (such as renumbering a large file) which cannot be undone. If
this is switched off, no such warning will appear.
Vertical scroll bar

Enables a vertical scroll bar.
Horizontal scroll bar

Enables a horizontal scroll bar.
Disable Backspace at start of line
Prevents that lines are joined by using the backspace key.
Replace from top
Any search and replace options will automatically start from the be-
ginning of the file.
Replace tabs with space
Inserts spaces when the tab key is used, and replaces existing tabs with
spaces when a file is opened.
Show line numbers
Check this field to show line numbers.
Show replaced count
Shows the number of strings that were replaced after the Replace all
function has been used.
Use virtual space
Allows the cursor to move into space that currently contains no text.
Pad with tabs
Use tabs to fill in large empty spaces in virtual space. (Please refer to
Use virtual space above.)
Remove ASCII 0s
Check this field to remove ASCII 0s from the file. If you do not check
this option, ASCII 0s are replaced with ASCII 128.
Notice: If you transmit files with 7 databits, ASCII 128 becomes
ASCII 0.
Wrap Searches
Check this field if searches should continue searching from the top of
the file if no match is found before the end of the file.
Always UPPER CASE
Check this field if inserted text should always be UPPER CASE (all
CAPS).
Remember math values
Remembers the last values used in the Simple Math Functions.
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9.1.1.0.2 Block Mode
Drag-and-drop text editing

When this option is enabled, you can drag any selected text to a new
location.
Copy without selection
Enables you to copy the line at the cursor, without marking it as a
selection.
Dont move cursor after paste

When this option is checked, the cursor will not move to the end of the
pasted text, but remain at the beginning of the text.
Mark to end of line
If a whole line is selected, the indication continues across virtual space
to the side of the window.
Font settings
This field shows an example of the selected font. Click the Select font
icon to the right to change the font used in the editor window.
9.1.2 Printing
To change printer settings, choose Printing from the left hand list of the
General Setup menu. The printer configuration dialog is shown below:
Figure 9.3: Printer setup
9.1.2.0.3 Print options
Syntax highlight
Select this option to apply syntax highlighting to the printed text. Use
Bold and Italic to highlight NC commands and comments.
Use colors
Enables color printouts. This requires a color printer.
Print headers
Prints headers on every page.
Print footers
Prints footers on every page.
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Print header on first page

Select this option to print a header on the first page.
Raw print
Produces simple text output to the printer. This is useful when printing
large programs to matrix printers. When raw print is selected, no
header or footer is printed.
Send form feed
Sends a form feed after every printed page.
Print on endless paper

Check this field to print on endless paper. When this option is selected,
no header and/or footer is printed.
Send form feed after last page
Sends a form feed after the last printed page.
Left margin/Right margin
Specify the size of the margins in centimeters. If the margins are in
inches add in.
Example: To specify a one-inch margin, enter 1in.
Paper width/ Paper height

Specify the size of the paper in width and height of the paper in char-
acters.
Normal printer font
Select font size and type for the printout.
Multi column printer font
Click the icon to the right to select the font used when printing in 2 or
more columns.
9.2. FILE TYPES 97
9.1.2.0.4 Header/Footer
Use these fields to specify the contents of the header and footer.
The following options are available:
%p : Page number
%P : Page count
%f : File name
%F : File name with path
%t : Time
%d : Date
%c : Company name
%U : Windows user name
9.2 File Types
This section describes how to configure file type settings.

File type settings determine how to perform renumbering, look for tool
changes, compare files, backplot settings, set up colors, where to save files
etc.
File type is a macro file, which contains specific properties for the machining
type (e.g. Turning, Milling, etc.), program codes (ISO G-code, Heidenhain
plain text), and commands (renumbering, tool changes, colors, backplot etc.).
The File types ISO Turning, ISO Milling, Heidenhain TNC, and Text file
are integrated in CIMCO Edit v6. You can add new file types e.g. Turning
by modifying existing macros or inserting your own macros. Information on
how to proceed is found in the section Macro Setup.
To configure File types settings, select Editor, Global Setup, or click on
the corresponding icon . This will open the Editor setup window. Click
on File types in the left window of the setup dialog. The following dialog
appears:
98 9. Editor Setup
Figure 9.4: File type overview
9.2.0.1 File types
This field shows a list of defined file types.
Up/Down arrows
Use these buttons to move the selected file type up or down on the list.
Delete
To delete a file type, highlight it and click on the button Delete. You
will be prompted to confirm the delete operation.
Rename
Click this button to rename the selected file type.
To rename a file type, highlight it and click on the button Rename.
Add
Click this button to add a new file type
To add a new file type, click on the button Add. The following window
appears:
9.2. FILE TYPES 99
Figure 9.5: Add a new file type
Enter the name of the new file type, select a file type template from
the drop-down list and click OK. Click Cancel if you wish to abort
the operation.
9.2.1 Colors
Use this dialog to configure color settings for the selected file type.
To define the colors used for highlighting within a certain file type, select
Colors from the File types menu in the left window of the Editor setup
dialog. The color configuration dialog is shown below.
Figure 9.6: Color setup

100 9. Editor Setup
9.2.1.0.1 Color settings
Use colors
Select this option to use color highlighting.
Use colors in blocks

Check this field to use color highlighting inside a selected block. When
this field is unchecked, the default color for Text in blocks is used.
Use modal colors

Check this field to use modal colors. When this option is selected,
blocks containing rapid moves, linear moves, and arcs will be assigned
different colors.
9.2.1.0.2 List of defined colors
Text color
The color used for text, when Use colors is not checked.
Background
The background color used for editor windows.
Block color
The background color within a selection.
Comments color
The color used for comments, as defined by the Comment start and
Comment end, or Block Skip character on the Machine template con-
figuration tab.
Text in blocks
The color used in one or more selected program blocks when the field
Use color in blocks is not checked.
File compare colors

The colors used for the background for different lines/text, for missing
lines, etc.
Select color /
Select a new color. To select a new color, highlight a color in the list
and click on the button (you can also double-click in the list).
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Add new color /

Press this button to add a new color (you can also double-click in the
list). Enter the text for the new color in the field Text.
Remove selected color /

Press this button to remove the selected color (you can also double-click
in the list).
Notice: You can only remove new added colors.
Up/Down arrows
Use these buttons to move the selected color up and/or down on the
list. Entries higher on the list have higher priority.
Text
Use this field to specify a string that will be highlighted using the
selected color.
Apply color to trailing digits

If this option is checked, the selected color will be applied to any digits
following the selected letter.
Apply color to trailing letters

If this option is used, the selected color will be applied to any letters
following the selected letter.
Apply color to the entire line

Check this field if the selected color should be applied to the entire line.
Letter Colors
Press this button to create a different color for each letter. This will
set the coloring similar to the default in CIMCO Edit V6.
Help
Default
Click this button to revert to default settings.
Cancel
Click on this button to close the Color Configuration window without
executing changes.
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OK
Click this button to execute the new settings made in the Color Con-
figuration window.
Note: The color settings will only affect the selected file type.
9.2.2 Block Numbers
To configure renumbering and/or automatic block numbering, select Block

numbers from the File types menu in the left window of the Editor setup
dialog, or click the configure block numbering icon . The block number
configuration dialog is shown below:
Figure 9.7: Block number configuration
9.2.2.0.3 Renumber settings
Auto block numbering

Inserts line numbers automatically, according to the format described.
If you make a new line (after the existing lines), the new line number will
9.2. FILE TYPES 103
be governed by the preceding line number and the setting for Interval.
If you insert a line in an existing program, the new line number will be
midway between the preceding line and the following line.
Skip lines without block numbers

Check this field to skip lines without a block number.
Renumber empty lines

Check this field to renumber empty lines.
Show quick setup

Check this field to show a Quick Setup dialog when renumbering a
program.
Disable undo prompt for large files

When this field is not checked, you will be told when you are about to
renumber a large file, which cannot be undone. If this is switched on,
no such warning will appear.
Auto indent lines

Indents new lines. The indention is set at the same level as the line
above.
9.2.2.0.4 Block Format
Format
This field provides a list of available block number formats. Select a
format from the drop-down list.
Notice: This will not limit the number of digits in the line number. If
you wish to limit the number of digits, you have to specify a maximum
line number in the Restart every field.
Start with
Makes it possible to specify the starting value of the block number.
Restart every
Specify when the line number must restart. This number is equal to
the maximum line number.
Example: To use line numbers from 0-9999, specify 9999 in this field.
If no value is specified, the line number will increment until it reaches
100000000, before it restarts.
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Interval
Select the interval, by which the block number must increase, for each
block. If you select one of the Auto... options, the number selected
is the maximum block number, and the interval will be selected to
distribute the block numbers as evenly as feasible, within this maximum
block number.
Start from line

Specify the first line in the program that will be given a line number.
Skip
Use this field to specify if block numbers should skip lines.
Example: If you specify 2 in this field, only every 3rd line will be
numbered.
Precede lines with

Here, you can enter a string that will be inserted before the line number.
For ISO type machines, this is normally the letter N.
Alternate block number character

Use this field to specify an alternate block number character.
Example: If the control uses both N and : for block numbers, specify
: in this field.
Spaces after block number

Use this field to specify the number of spaces to insert after the block
number. To insert block numbers with a specific column width, specify
a negative value.
From line
Specify the number of lines that should be skipped before the renum-
bering begins.
To line
Use this field to specify the maximum number of lines that should be
renumbered.
If a positive number is written here, it specifies the last line to be
renumbered, counted from the beginning of the program.
Example 1: If your CNC program starts with 4 comment lines and a
program start line (with program start trigger and number, but without
N), only the first 10 NC blocks will be renumbered if you specify 15
in this field.
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If a negative value (-N) is specified, the last N lines (counted from the
end of the program) will not be renumbered.
Example 2: If you specify the value -2, and the last line of your CNC
program (line containing the program end code M30) is followed by
another line containing a special character (e.g. %), then only the last
line is not renumbered.
Skip lines starting with

Defines that lines starting with a particular string and/or characters
should be omitted. Multiple strings can be specified using a comma
, as separator. If you wish to omit lines beginning with a comma ,,
specify ,,.
Restart on lines starting with

Use this field to specify when the block numbers should be restarted.
Example: To renumber several programs in the same file, specify O in
this field, then the block numbers will be reset everytime an O-Number
is encountered.
Skip lines containing

Here you can specify that lines containing a string and/or character
should be omitted. Multiple strings can be specified using a comma ,
as separator.
Start renumbering from line containing

Use this field to specify a renumbering start trigger. If you specify a
renumbering start trigger, renumbering will start from the first block
containing the specified string. To start from the first block after the
block containing the string, check the Start at next block option below.
Start at next block

Check this field to start renumbering from the block after the line
containing the renumbering start trigger.
Help
Default
Cancel
Click on this button to close the Block Numbers window without exe-
cuting changes.
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OK
Click this button to execute the new settings made in the Block Num-
bers Configuration window.
Note: The Block number settings will only affect the selected file type.
9.2.3 Load/Save
To configure Load/Save parameters, select File Type from the Setup menu
and then click Load/Save. The Load/Save configuration dialog is shown
below:
Figure 9.8: Load/Save configuration
9.2.3.0.5 Load/Save
Default extension
Specify a default extension to use for the selected file type. This ex-
tension will be appended to any new files saved, unless an extension is
specified in the Save as window.
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Register default extension

Check this field to register the specified default extensions. When an
extension is registered in Windows, clicking on a file with the specified
extension in the Windows Explorer will automatically open the file in
the editor.
Additional extensions
Define additional file extensions associated with your machine type.
Extensions determine the type(s) of file(s) you wish to open (only files
with the extension(s) defined here will be displayed in an Open file
window). You can define more than one extension using a comma ,
as separator.
Example: To associate the extensions .ISO and .NC, specify ISO, NC.
Register additional extensions
Check this field to register the specified Additional extensions. When an
extension is registered in Windows, clicking on a file with the specified
extension in the Windows Explorer will automatically open the file in
the editor.
Default load path
This function specifies the default load path, which is where the file
Open dialog will first point to. If no path is defined, the last directory
you loaded a file from will be used. Click on the folder button to browse
for an adequate load path.
Default save path
This function specifies the default save path, which is where the file
Save dialog will first point to, when you wish to save a new file of the
selected type or when you use the file Save as menu. If no path is
defined, the last directory you saved a file in will be used. Click on the
folder button to browse for an adequate save path.
Use separate load/and save directories
When this field is checked, the editor will remember the last load and
save position independently.
9.2.3.0.6 Backup/Save
Auto save interval

Select the length of the interval between auto saves from this list. Auto
save saves your file at a regular interval, overwriting the original file.
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Save with linefeed type

Use this field to specify the linefeed type used when saving files.
Auto: Do not change linefeed type. When saving new files, the DOS/Windows
linefeed type is used.
DOS/Windows: CR LF (ASCII 13 10)
Unix: LF (ASCII 10)
Mac: CR (ASCII 13)
9.2.3.0.7 UNICODE Files
Message when loading UNICODE

Displays a message when a UNICODE file is loaded.
Prompt to save files as UNICODE

Check this field if the file should be saved as UNICODE.
Always save files as UNICODE

Check this field if files always should be saved as UNICODE.
Always save files as regular text

Check this field if files should never be saved as UNICODE.
Help
Click this button to open the on-line help.
Default
Cancel
Click on this button to close the Load/Save window without executing
changes.
OK
Click this button to execute the new settings made in the Load/Save
configuration window.
Note: The Load/Save settings will only affect the selected file type.
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9.2.4 File compare
To configure file compare settings, select File compare from the File types
menu in the left window of the Editor setup dialog, or click on the Setup file
compare icon on the file compare toolbar. The file compare configuration
dialog is shown below:
Figure 9.9: File compare configuration
9.2.4.0.8 File compare settings
Single line step

Use this option to single step through multiple consecutive differences.
Only the difference on the current line is highlighted.
Show all differences (No editing)

Check this field to show all differences at the same time.
Jump to next difference after sync.

When you select this option, the editor will jump to the next difference
after you have synchronized two differences.
110 9. Editor Setup
Use tab to switch window

Select this option if you want to use the tab key to switch between the
two files being compared. You will not be able to insert tabs in any of
the files when this option is enabled.
Mark Changes only

Only the difference will be highlighted, not the entire line.
Use smart marking

Not only the different part of the command will be marked, but the
complete command if it contains differences.
9.2.4.0.9 Ignore Options
Ignore Block numbers

The values of block numbers will be ignored, as will the presence/absence
of block numbers (i.e. the fact that there are block numbers in one file
and not in the other will be ignored).
Ignore White spaces

White space characters will be ignored. White space characters are
space (ASCII 32) and tab (ASCII 9).
Ignore Comments
Anything inside a comment will be ignored. For this to work, you must
have specified the correct Comment start e.g. ( and Comment end e.g.
) characters for this machine template under the Machine templates
tab.
Ignore Case
It will be ignored, if one program contains lowercase and the other
UPPERCASE characters.
Ignore Numeric format

Leading and trailing zeros will be ignored, as will optional + charac-
ters, i.e. X+14.10 matches X14.1, if this option is used.
9.2. FILE TYPES 111
9.2.4.0.10 Print Options
Print only differences

Check this field to print only the differences between two files.
Help
Default
Cancel
Click on this button to close the File compare window without execut-
ing changes.
OK
Click this button to execute the new settings made in the File compare
Note: The File Compare settings will only affect the selected file type.
112 9. Editor Setup
9.2.5 Machine
To configure machine specific characters and commands, select File Types,
Machine from the left hand list of the Setup window. The machine config-
uration dialog is shown below:
Figure 9.10: Machine type configuration
9.2.5.0.11 Special Characters
Comment start
Enter the comment start character here, for example (.
Comment end
Enter the comment end character here, for example ).
Block skip
Enter the block skip character here. If you dont want a block skip
character, just leave the field empty.
Decimal point
Enter the decimal separator here (decimal point or comma).
9.2. FILE TYPES 113
Multi-line comment start

Use this field to specify the multi-line comment start string.
Multi-line comment end
Use this field to specify the multi-line comment end string.
Block skip after block number
Check this field if a block skip should be inserted after the block num-
ber. If you leave this field unchecked, the block skip will be just before
the block number.
Note: You can specify another block skip character in the field Block
skip, if necessary.
Use decimal point on numeric keypad
Check this field if the decimal key on the numeric keypad should insert
the decimal point specified above.
Enable multi line comments
Check this field to enable coloring of multi line comments.
9.2.5.0.12 NC Codes
Tool Change
Use this field to specify the tool change prefix.
Example: If the tool number is specified as T010101, specify T in this
field.
Tool load
Use this field to specify the tool load command. If the tool load com-
mand is found on the same line as the tool change command, the tool
is loaded immediately.
Example: N1230 T020202 M6.
Set feedrate
Use this field to specify the feedrate prefix.
Example: If the feedrate is specified as F1000, specify F in this field.
Set spindle speed
Use this field to specify the spindle speed prefix.
Example: If the spindle speed is specified as S1000, specify S in this
field.
114 9. Editor Setup
9.2.5.0.13 Units
Toopath unit
Select the path unit from this drop-down list.
Feedrate unit
Select the feedrate unit from the drop-down list.
Decimals
Use this field to specify the number of decimals shown in the backplot
etc.
Rapid speed (mm / min)
Use this field to specify the rapid feedrate.
Help
Default
Cancel
Click on this button to close the Machine Configuration window with-
out executing changes.
OK
Click this button to execute the new settings made in the Machine
Configuration window.
Note: The machine settings will only affect the selected file type.
Note: You can not delete the built-in commands.
9.2. FILE TYPES 115
9.2.6 Backplot
Use this dialog to configure general backplot settings.

To configure the Backplot settings, select Backplot from the File types
menu in the left window of the Editor Setup dialog. The following dialog
appears:
Figure 9.11: Backplot Setup dialog
Note: Only the backplot options for the selected file type are active. All
other options are grayed out.
9.2.6.0.14 Backplot Setup
Control Type
Select the control type for the backplot from the list.
Tool Library
Use this button to set up the tool library for the selected control type.
Information on how to set up tools is found under Tool.
116 9. Editor Setup
Diameter programming
Check this field to select diameter programming.
Arc center is specified as diameter

Check this field to select diameter programming for arc centers also (I
coordinate).
Draw zero arcs

Check this field if a full circle should be drawn on arcs with the same
start and end-point.
Show cycles
Check this field to plot cycles.
Ignore M6
Check this field to ignore tool load commands (like M6).
Notice: You can specify the tool load command on the Machine setup
page.
Ignore tool number 0

Check this field to ignore tool number 0. This is useful if T0/T00/T0000
is used to cancel the length offset.
Enable 4/5-Axis plot

Check this field to enable 4/5-Axis backplotting.
X100 = X0.100
When this option is selected, the program will assume that a value
without a decimal separator is 1/1000 of a regular move.
Disable radius compensation

Check this field to disable tool radius compensation.
Use shortest angle moves

Check this field to use the shortes angle.
Example: When moving from 359 degrees to 1 degree, the simulation
will normally move 358 degrees back. When this option is checked, only
a 2 degrees move is performed.
Use U/V/W relative moves

Check this field if U/V/W should be used as relative moves.
9.2. FILE TYPES 117
Arc type
Select the type of arc that is used from this drop-down list.
Orientation
Use this field to specify the orientation of the plot for turning opera-
tions.
Machine Setup (4/5-Axis) / /
Use this field to specify the machine type. The machine type/geometry
is important for 5-Axis simulation. Click on the icon next to the field
to edit the machine configuration.
Keyboard / Mouse mapping
Select the keyboard mapping from this list.
Map letters (Ex. A=WB, B=WA, I=J, J=I )
Use this field to map the default letters to a different string.
Example: If a CNC uses XA for A-axis rotation, specify A=XA in
this field.
Example: If a machine has switched the X and Y axis, specify X=Y,
Y=X.
Help
Default
Cancel
Click on this button to close the Backplot Setup window without exe-
cuting changes.
OK
Click this button to execute the new settings made in the Backplot
118 9. Editor Setup
9.2.7 CNC-Calc
Use this dialog to configure general CNC-Calc settings.

To configure CNC-Calc settings, select CNC-Calc from the File types
menu in the left window of the Editor Setup dialog. The following dialog
appears.
Figure 9.12: The CNC-Calc configuration dialog
Note: Only the options for the selected file type are active. All other options
are grayed out.
9.2.7.0.15 CNC-Calc Settings
Turning
Use this option to simulate 2D Turning (Lathe) programs.
Diameter programming
Check this field to select diameter programming.
9.2. FILE TYPES 119
Arc center is specified as diameter

Check this field to select diameter programming for arc centers also (I
coordinate).
Always add sign

Use this check box to specify if sign always should be shown for coor-
dinates etc.
Modal X/Y values

Check this field if modal coordinates should be used for the X and Y
coordinates.
Modal X/Z values (Turning)

Use this check box to indicate if modal coordinates should be used for
the X and Z coordinates.
Show grid
Use this option to specify if the grid should be shown.
Output G0x
Check this field to output G0 as G00, G1 as G01 (and so on).
Notice: You can specify the tool load command in the Machines set-
tings.
Output FMAX as F9999

Outputs Heidenhain rapid moves as F9999.
Note: This option is used on older Heidenhain controls.
Machine type
Use this field to specify the type of code that should be generated.
Arc type
Select the type of arc used from the drop-down list.
Number of decimals
Specify the maximum number of decimals in coordinates for example
in this field.
Trailing 0s
Use this field to specify the way trailing zeros should be applied to
coordinates.
120 9. Editor Setup
Maximum arc output angle

Use this field to specify the maximum angle of the arcs in the generated
NC program.
Rotary axis
Specify the name of the rotary axis used when machining using rotary
axis substitution.
Rotary axis linearization tolerance

Use this field to specify the linearization tolerance when machining
using rotary axis substitution.
9.2.7.0.16 Grid
Grid size
Specify the distance between grid points in this field.
Show sub-grid
Check this box if the sub-grid should be shown.
Show origin
Use this check box to specify if axis should be shown.
Help
Default
Cancel
Click on this button to close the CNC-Calc Setup window without
executing changes.
OK
Click this button to execute the new settings made in the CNC-Calc
9.2. FILE TYPES 121
9.2.8 Multi Channel
The Multi Channel option enables you to view NC programs for 2 or 3

channel machines correctly in the editor, at the same time. The NC codes
for each channel are automatically displayed in their own window when the
corresponding Wait code is specified.
To configure Multi Channel settings, select Multi Channel from the File
types menu in the left window of the Editor Setup dialog. The Multi
Channel configuration dialog is shown below.
Notice: The windows can be synchronized with the wait codes and editing
can be done in all windows. Wait codes that match are shown in yellow and
missing wait codes are shown in purple.
Figure 9.13: Multi Channel configuration dialog
9.2.8.0.17 Multi channel view
Enable multi channel view

Check this field to enable the multi channel view.
122 9. Editor Setup
Multi channel mode

Use this drop-down list to specify how to read the multi channel in-
formation. You can either select one of the predefined types, or the
custom type to manually define the multi channel commands.
Synchronization using channel numbers

Check this field if the synchronization commands specify which channel
to synchronize with.
Example: !2 means synchronize with channel 2.
If this field is not checked, then the synchronization is done using syn-
chronization numbers.
Example: M303 means synchronize with all channels that contain
M303.
Channel start
Use this field to specify the start of a channel information, when mul-
tiple channels are stored in the same file.
Example: Specify O if each channel starts with an O number. You
can specify multiple strings separated by comma. For example, if the
first channel starts with G13 and the second channel starts with G14,
then specify G13,G14 in this field. You can also specify the start of
channel information using an advanced trigger.
Channel end
Use this field to specify the end of a channel information, when multiple
channels are stored in the same file.
Example: Specify M30 if each channel ends with M30. You can also
specify the end of channel information using an advanced trigger.
Synchronization command
Use this field to specify the synchronization command.
Example: If synchronization points are indicated with !1, !2, ..., spec-
ify ! in this field. If you specify the command using an advanced trigger,
then you must place <> around the synchronization information.
Example: To synchronize on M300-M399, specify M3<[0-9][0-9]> in
this field. To synchronize on all Pxxx, specify P<[0-9]+> in this field.
9.2. FILE TYPES 123
Synchronization number
Use this field to specify the synchronization number.
Example: If synchronization points have an ID number like WAIT(1001,
channel 1, channel 2) where the ID number is 1001, that must also
match in addition to the synchronization command.
Channel order
Use this field to specify the channel order, for example 1,3,2.
Test field
Use this field to test the multi channel setup.
Help
Default
Cancel
Click on this button to close the Multi Channel Setup window without
executing changes.
OK
Click this button to execute the new settings.
124 9. Editor Setup
9.2.9 Tool List
This section describes how to set up tool list triggers and generate tool lists.
To configure Tool list settings, select Tool List from the File types menu
in the left window of the Editor Setup dialog. The Tool List configuration
dialog is shown below.
Figure 9.14: Tool List Dialog
9.2.9.0.18 Tool list setup
Tool trigger
Specify the tool trigger in this field.
Example: If the machine uses T01 for tool 01, specify T in this field.
$TOOL1 Trigger
Use this field to specify the advanced trigger that should be used to
generate the $TOOL1 variable.
Example: To include the value specified after R into the follwing line:
(T1 5MM DRILL R33), specify the trigger R<[0-9]+>. This will assign
the value R33 to $TOOL1.
9.2. FILE TYPES 125
$TOOL2 Trigger
Example: To include the value specified after R into the following
line: (T1 5MM DRILL R33), specify the trigger R<[0-9]+>. This will
assign the value R33 to $TOOL2.
Sort tool list
Check this field to sort the tool list.
Notice: When you check this field, each tool is only listed once.
Ignore duplicate info (T020202 = T02)
Ignores duplicate/magazine info in the tool number, i.e. T020202
should be listed as T02.
Ignore 0s (T02 = T2)
Ignores leading zeros in tool numbers, i.e. T02 should be listed as T2.
Two line comments
Check this field if the tool comment consists of two lines.
Scan comments below tool name
Check this field if the tool comment is always located below the tool
change line.
Tool list template
Use this field to specify the directory of the tool list template. Click
the folder icon to the right to select a tool list template.
Note: Click the icon next to the folder icon if you wish to edit the
specified tool list template.
Help
Default
Cancel
Click on this button to close the Tool list configuration window without
executing changes.
OK
126 9. Editor Setup
9.2.10 Other
This section describes how to configure File type specific settings, i.e. the
settings made here will only be applied to the selected file type, ex. ISO
Milling.
To configure Other settings, select Other from the File types menu in the
left window of the Editor Setup dialog. The following dialog appears:
Figure 9.15: Other configuration dialog
9.2.10.0.19 General settings
Print Columns
Use this field to specify the number of columns to print.
Max line length indicator

Use this field to set the position of the Max line length indicator.
Notice: If you are using a proportional font (i.e. all letters are not the
same width), the indicator does not show the exact line length.
9.2. FILE TYPES 127
Insert spaces when opening file

Check this field to automatically insert spaces when opening a file.
Help
Default
Cancel
Click on this button to close the Other Configuration window without
executing changes.
OK
Click this button to execute the new settings made in the Other con-
figuration window.
128 9. Editor Setup
9.3 Global Colors

This section describes how to configure the general colors settings. Here, you
can create your own colors for program simulations etc., and the CNC-Calc
window (background, axes, contour, etc.). To modify a specific color, select
it from the list and move the sliders to get the desired color.
Figure 9.16: Global Colors
Select color
Click this button to select a predefined color from the list or create a
custom color.
Help
Default
Cancel
Click on this button to close the Global colors dialog without executing
changes.
9.4. EXTERNAL COMMANDS 129
OK
Click this button to execute the new settings made in the Global Colors
9.4 External Commands

This section describes the setup and use of external commands.
To configure External Commands, select Editor, Global Setup, or click on
the corresponding icon . This will open the Editor setup window. Click on
External Commands in the left window of the Setup dialog. The following
dialog appears:
Figure 9.17: The External Commands Dialog
9.4.0.1 External Command 1 / 2
Command Title
Use this field to specify the menu text shown in the NC Functions
menu.
130 9. Editor Setup
Command program
Use this field to specify the application to execute.
Parameters
Use this field to specify the parameters to the command.
The following variables are available:
$FILE: Defines the file name without path.
$PATH: Specifies the path of the file.
$FILEPATH: Specifies the file name with path.
$FILENOEXT: Defines the file name without extension.
Example: To execute the command with the parameters -g C:\NCPRG\MOULD.NC
C:\NCPRG\MOULD.NEW, specify -g $FILE $OUTFILE, and then $PATH\$FILENOEXT.NEW
in the Output file field.
Output file ($OUTFILE)
Use this field to specify the name of the output file.
The following variables are available:
$FILE: Defines the file name without path.
$PATH: Specifies the path of the file.
$FILEPATH: Specifies the file name with path.
$FILENOEXT: Defines the file name without extension.
Example: To execute the command with the parameters -g C:\NCPRG\MOULD.NC
C:\NCPRG\MOULD.NEW, specify $PATH\$FILENOEXT.NEW , and -g
$FILE $OUTFILE in the Parameters field.
Notice: If no output filename is specified, it is assumed that the input
file is modified.
9.5. MAZATROL VIEWER 131
9.5 Mazatrol Viewer
This section describes how to set up the Mazatrol Viewer. The Mazatrol
Viewer enables you to open and view Mazatrol files directly from your PC.
Note: Mazatrol Viewer is an optional module, and requires therefore a Maza-
trol Viewer enabled licence key. Mazatrol Viewer is activated under Plugins.
Figure 9.18: Mazatrol Viewer
9.5.0.2 Mazatrol Viewer
Language
Select the language used for showing the Mazatrol data.
Mazatrol Viewer Decimals

Use this field to specify how many decimals should be used to display
values in the Mazatrol Viewer.
Show TPC Data

Check this field to include TPC data when viewing Mazatrol files.
132 9. Editor Setup
Font settings
This field shows an example of the selected font. Click on the button
to the right to select another font.
Help
Default
Cancel
Click on this button to close the Mazatrol Viewer dialog without exe-
cuting changes.
OK
Click this button to execute the new settings made in the Mazatrol
Viewer configuration window.
9.6. PLUGINS 133
9.6 Plugins
In this section, you will find general information about how to manage Plu-
gins.
Note: The editor must be licensed according to the plugins you whish to
run in the Editor.
When you select Plugins in the Editor setup window, the following dialog
appears:
Figure 9.19: The Plugins dialog
9.6.0.3 Select plugins
Disable Backplot
Check this field to disable the Backplot module.
Disable advanced simulation
Check this field to disable the advanced simulation module.
Disable DNC/Serial communication
Check this field to disable the DNC/Serial communication module.
134 9. Editor Setup
Disable File compare

Check this field to disable the File compare function.
Disable advanced NC-Functions
Check this field to disable the advanced NC functions (Macros/Mirror/Rotate/...).
Disable NC-Base
Check this field to disable the NC-Base Client.
Disable DNC-Max Client
Check this field to disable the DNC-Max Client.
Disable CNC-Calc
Check this field to disable the CNC-Calc module.
Disable Mazatrol Viewer
Check this field to disable the Mazak Mazatrol viewer module.
9.6.0.4 Configuration password
Configuration password
Use this field to specify the configuration password.
Notice: If you forget the password, hold down CTRL+SHIFT when
you start the editor.
Macros/Machine configuration path
Use this field to specify where the file types (*.mac) should be stored.
Click the folder icon to the right to select a path.
Notice: You can use $USERNAME and $COMPUTERNAME as di-
rectory variables.
Help
Default
Cancel
Click on this button to close the Plugins configuration dialog without
executing changes.
OK
Click this button to execute the new settings made in the Plugins con-
figuration window.
135
NC-Base Database
In this section you will find general information about the functions and
settings of the NC-Base interface, as well as information on setting up search
criteria to find programs in the database.
With NC-Base v6, a system for information storing and transfering is at
your disposal, which makes it possible for you to search for programs without
necessarily knowing all details about them. An example of such a database
could be the search system of a common library: The books in the shelves
are sorted by the names of the authors. If you know only the title of the
book, it may result in a long search through the bookshelves. A database
allows you to search for certain book using the title as search key, the result
in this case being the name of the author, or you could enter the name of the
author as search key and the result would be all titles by this author to date.
10.1 The NC-Base Explorer

NC-Base v6 consists of two applications: The NC-Base Server (no user inter-
face, runs in the background as a service) and the NC-Base Client (NC-Base
Explorer).
The function of the NC-Base Server is primarily the data storage and the
actual data processing, e.g. the search for specific programs.
The NC-Base Explorer serves as user interface for the service provided by
the NC-Base Server, thus enabling the entering of search criteria, as well as
the (graphical) presentation of the results, the further processing of programs,
and the possibility of program data modification.
Using the Explorer, you can perform operations like Program search, Add
program, Associate file(s), Lock program, make Backup, Add customer,
Send program, etc.
136 10. NC-Base Database
Edit program files

The NC-Base Explorer allows the editing of NC programs in the CIMCO
Editor, as well as the modification of associated files by means of applications
outside NC-Base, normally used when opening these files. Depending on the
configuration of your PC, only a double-click on the file is needed to start
the corresponding application. From there, you edit your file as you normally
would and click Save, and all changes will be assumed by the database.
Notice: Do not save the file clicking Save As.... If the file is saved in
another directory, the modified data will not be stored in the database.
Start NC-Base Explorer
To start NC-Base Explorer, select Database, Explorer, or click on the
corresponding icon. The following window will appear:
Figure 10.1: Login window
Enter your User name and Password in the corresponding fields and click
OK.
Notice: Further information on the assignment of user permissions is found
under User Groups.
10.1. THE NC-BASE EXPLORER 137
The following window appears:
Figure 10.2: NC-Base Explorer
Common information
The Nc-Base Explorer consists of two parts: On the right preview and a
tree structured presentation of all programs for showing table contents,
and on the left entering of search criteria.
Program search
The fields Program, Machine, Customer, and Status are prede-

fined (see following picture).
Figure 10.3: Program Search
Program search with customised search fields

If you have defined Text field 1, Text field 2, Text field 3, etc in
Database Settings, these fields will be recognised as search fields (see
following picture).
Figure 10.4: Program search with customised search fields

10.1. THE NC-BASE EXPLORER 139
Notice: You can specify up to 9 customised search fields.

Preview
If you highlight an NC program or an associated file in the NC-Base
search result window to the right, the content will be displayed in a
separate window below the search result window (see the following pic-
ture).
Figure 10.5: File preview
Notice: In Client Settings, you can deactivate the preview by check-

ing the Disable preview field, or you can specify whether to Preview
associated files.
Add/remove columns
By right-clicking the title bar of any column in the search window, you
can add or remove columns from the Explorer search result window
(see following picture).
Figure 10.6: Add/remove columns
In the context menu, which appears when right-clicking the title bar,
you can check and uncheck a column title to make it appear in or
disappear from the Explorer search result window.
Column order
You can easily change the column order by clicking a column title and
dragging it to a new position.
Notice: You can click and drag between column titles to adjust the
width of the nearest column to the left.
10.2. SEARCH FOR PROGRAMS 141
10.2 Search for programs

In this section, you will find information on how to enter search criteria to
find programs in the database.
By entering search criteria in the fields Program, Machine, Customer
etc., you can make a search for specified programs. Using wildcards like ?
(for any unspecified character) and * (for a string of unspecified characters)
you can limit the search to come up with programs having certain character
strings in common.
To search for a program in NC-Base, select Database, Explorer or click on
the corresponding icon.
In the Logon dialog, enter your User name and Password and click OK. The
following window appears:
Figure 10.7: NC-Base Explorer
Search for programs

A search can be simple or complicated, narrow or broad. A succesful
search (user finds all information wanted) should be simple and broad.
In the Program Search window, you can enter part or all of the search
term. If a field is left empty, it will not be included in the search
criteria. You can thus enter search terms into one, some, or all of the
fields, as well as select machine group, customer, and status from the
drop-down lists.
When the desired search terms have been entered, click Search.
All programs matching the search criteria will be shown in the search
result window, as shown in the following example:
Click on Clear if you wish to clear the search fields.

Advanced search
In NC-Base v6 you can extend the search to include groups of data not
defined by field names. Check the field Advanced search to activate
the extended search options. The following window will appear:
All Fields
Use this field to specify a search string that should match any of the
fields.
Program filename/description/memo
Use this field to specify a search string that should be matched. All pro-
grams with a program file that matches the specified name are found.
Notice: All filenames that contain the specified string are matched.
All filenames/descriptions/memos
Use this field to specify a search string that should be matched. All
programs with a program or associated file that matches the specified
name are found.
Notice: All filenames that contain the specified string are matched.
Content of program files

Use this field to specify a search string that should be matched inside
program files.
Content of all files
Use this field to specify a search string that should be matched inside
files.
Date
Performs a search for files that are created and/or modified within the
time period specified below.
Do not search by date : A search for programs without considering the
dates of their modification or creation (the options Between:, and: are
disabled).
Created and modified time : A search for programs created and modified
within the dates specified in the Between: and and: fields.
Created time : A search for programs created within the dates specified
in the Between: and and: fields.
Modified time : A search for programs modified within the dates spec-
ified in the Between: and and: fields.
Locked
Use this field to search for either locked or unlocked programs.
All : A search for locked and unlocked programs.
Yes : A search for locked programs.
No : A search for unlocked programs.
Imported on queue : A search for locked or unlocked programs on the
import queue.
Read-only
Use this field to search for programs that are either read-only or read/write.
Both : A search for read-only and read/write programs.
Yes : A search for read-only programs.
No : A search for read/write programs.
Deleted
Both : A search for deleted and not deleted programs.
Yes : A search for deleted programs.
No : A search for not deleted programs.
Deleted on date : A search for programs deleted within the dates spec-
ified in the Between: and and: fields.
Programs without a machine
Check this box to search for programs that are not linked to a machine
group.
Programs without a customer

Check this field to search for programs that are not linked to a customer.
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NC-Base Settings
This section describes in details the configuration of the NC-Base database,
including Client Settings, Server Settings, User Permissions, Passwords, Ma-
chine Groups, etc. The configuration of the database depends on which
machine is to be connected to it, where programs and associated files should
be stored, which user should have access and with which permissions, etc.
Notice: In order for you to be able to configure the database, you must be
permitted access as system administrator and have access to the PC where
the NC-Base Client is installed.
When you start to configure the database, you will be prompted to enter
your password.
148 11. NC-Base Settings
11.1 Client Settings

In this section, it is described how to set up and use the NC-Base Client
(NC-Base Explorer) functions.
The NC-Base Client is the user interface of the NC-Base Server.
To configure the Client, select Database, Setup. This will open the CIMCO
NC-Base Configuration window. Select Client Settings from the left hand
list. The following dialog appears:
Figure 11.1: Client settings
Remember password
Check this field to log in automatically.
Notice: Selecting this option will render the properties of the Auto
logout function inactive.
Double-click opens program info
With this field checked, the dialog Program Info will start when a pro-
gram is double-clicked.
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Double-click opens program

With this field checked, you can open and edit the program file with a
double-click.
Disable file dragging

Check this field to disable file dragging. With this option selected,
the user cannot copy or move associated files between programs by
DragnDrop.
Disable drop files

Check this field to disable drop files. With this option selected, the
user cannot copy or move program files or to-be associated files into
the database by using DragnDrop.
Disable change columns

Check this field to disable the function Change columns. With this
option selected, the user cannot change which columns are displayed in
the search window.
Disable column re-arrange

Check this field to disable the function Column re-arrange. With this
option selected, the user cannot change the order of the columns in the
NC-Base search window.
Disable editor setup

Check this field to disable the editor configuration dialogs. This limi-
tation should not be imposed on users with Administrator access.
Disable database client setup

Check this field to disable the NC-Base client configuration dialogs,
unless the user has Administrator access.
Disable preview
Check this field to disable the preview window.
Preview associated files

Check this field to enable the preview of associated files.
Show preview below results

Check this field to show the preview below the search results.
Disable preview auto refresh

Check this field to disable auto refresh of the preview windows. You
should check this field if other programs have problems accessing files
when they are opened from NC-Base.
Logout on close/minimize
Check this field to logout from the database when minimizing the edi-
tor.
Disable external editors

Check this field to disable external editors. All files are then viewed or
edited using CIMCO Edit.
Disable external editors for programs

Check this field to disable external editors for all program files. When
this option is selected, program files will always be edited/viewed with
CIMCO Edit.
Only edit known file types

Check this field if users should only be allowed to edit known file types.
Notice: To add new file types to the editor, go to the File types setup
sheet in the editor configuration window.
Show file path

Check this field to show the file paths of associated files in the search
window.
Show file types

Check this field to show the file types of associated files in the search
window.
Move associated files to program directory

Check this field if files should automatically be moved to the machine
directory, when they are associated with an existing program.
Never copy/move files to program directory

Check this field if files should never be copied/moved to the program
directory, when they are associated with an existing program.
Leave original when moving files

Check this field if you wish to copy files to the program directory,
leaving the original.
Auto read/write
Check this field if programs should automatically be set to read/write
mode when opening the program file or an associated file for editing.
Disable other groups

Check this field if machine boxes should show only allowed machines.
Add new edit programs

Check this field if all new programs created in the editor should be
added to the database.
Show DNC Stop/End Transfer button

Check this field to show the DNC Stop/End Transfer button on the
NC-Base toolbar.
Allow user to send files looped

Check this field to allow users to send files looped. When a file is sent
in a loop operation, DNC-Max will repeat the file transfer until the
transfer is stopped by the operator.
Login using current Windows user name

Check this field to use the current Windows user name as login when
NC-Base is first started. When this option is checked, the user does
not have to specify a password.
Minimal client mode

Check this field to enable the Minimal client mode. In Minimal client
mode, the setup menu etc. is not available so you have to hold down
CTRL+SHIFT when starting the editor to temporarily disable minimal
mode.
Notice: You must restart the editor to activate this function.
Super minimal client mode

Check this field to enable the Super minimal client mode. In this mode
no editing functions are available.
Notice: You must restart the editor to activate this function.
Max search results

Enter the maximum search results.
Auto logout time (mins)

Enter the time in minutes before automatic logout. To deactivate the
automatic logout, specify 0 in this field.
Notice: This option is not available when the option Remember pass-
word is enabled.
Help
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11.1.1 Search Settings

This section describes how to configure and use the Search Settings functions.
To configure Search Settings, select Database, Setup. The CIMCO NC-
Base Configuration window appears. Click on Client Settings in the left hand
list and select Search Settings. The following dialog appears:
Figure 11.2: Search Settings
Remember last search

Check this field to store the latest search made.
Disable multiple search windows
Check this field to deactivate the function Multiple Search Windows.
With this option selected, the user can open only one search window
at a time.
Start with the Database Explorer opened
Check this field if the Database Explorer should be opened automati-
cally when the editor is started.
Press Enter to search

Check this field if you wish to start the search when you hit Enter in
the search window.
Press Enter to go to next field

Check this field if you wish to move to the next field in the search
window when you hit Enter.
Always use wildcard search

Check this field to always use wildcard searches. When this option is
selected, a search will match any field that contains the specified string,
instead of any field that matches the specified string.
Always use wildcard in program search

Check this field to always use wild card when searching program names.
When this option is selected, a search will match any program that
starts with the specified string, instead of any program that matches
the specified string.
Disable advanced search

Check this field to disable the advanced search options.
Disable status search

Check this field if you do not wish to search for programs with a specific
status.
Disable filename search

Check this field if you do not wish to perform searches using filenames.
Disable file content search

Check this field if you do not wish to search for file contents.
Disable customer search

Check this field if you do not wish to search using customer names.
Disable machine search

Check this field if you do not wish to search after programs for specific
machines.
Disable Project search

Check this field if you do not wish to make searches using the Project
field.
Disable Field 1,2,3... search

Check if you do not wish to perform searches using these fields.
Help
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Click this button to execute the new settings made in the Search Set-
tings window.
11.1.2 Advanced
This section describes how to set up and use the Advanced functions.
To configure the Advanced settings, select Database, Setup. The CIMCO
NC-Base Configuration window appears. Click on Client Settings in the left
hand list and select Advanced. The following dialog appears:
Figure 11.3: The Advanced dialog
11.1.2.0.1 Advanced
Keep dialogs open

Check this field to keep dialogs open. When this option is selected,
the customer and program dialogs will stay opened after adding a new
entry. This makes it easier to add multiple programs/customers.
Allow users to copy files
Check this field to allow the user to copy files to another location, like
a floppy or other drive.
Show path relative to base directory

Check this field if filenames should be displayed relative to the base
directory.
Example: If the base directory is N:\NCBASE, then the file
N:\NCBASE\FANUC3\MOULD.NC is shown as FANUC3\MOULD.NC.
Auto completion
Check this field to enable the function Auto completion.
Notice: If you have a slow network/computer, you should disable this
option.
11.1.2.0.2 Notifications
Notify when DNC Import queue updated

Check this field if a notification sound should be played, when one or
more programs have been imported.
Notify when a program is updated
more programs have been updated.
Notify when a program needs to be checked
more programs need to be checked.
Notify when a program needs approval
more programs need approval.
Show message box with notification
Check this field if a notification message box should be shown, when
one or more programs need to be accepted/checked/approved etc. by
the user currently logged in.
Notify only when program has focus
Check this field if notifications should be shown only when CIMCO
Edit has focus.
Notify interval (secs.)
Use this field to specify how often the database should be checked for
updates, so the user can be notified of any changes.
Notice: Specifying a low value here will load the server, and can also
slow down the client.
11.1.2.0.3 Other
Show Update program info from file

Check this field to show Update program info from file in the program
list popup menu.
Show Update file with program info
Check this field to show Update file with program info in the program
list popup menu.
Show Version Reports

Check this field to show Version Reports in the program list popup
menu.
Help
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settings window.
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11.2 Server Settings

This section describes the setup and use of the NC-Base Server functions.
The function of the NC-Base Server (No user interface, runs in the back-
ground as a service) is primarily the data storage and data processing, such
as searching for individual programs.
The server offers functions like Use CIMCO DNC-Max, Disable memo files,
Use versioning system, Max number of backups, Allow multiple auto imports
for one program, Only backup if changed, etc. In this dialog, the optional
search fields are also defined.
To open the Server Settings dialog, select Database, Setup, or click on the
corresponding icon. You can also access the configuration dialog using the
icon . Then click on Server Settings in the left window of the CIMCO
NC-Base Configuration dialog. The following dialog appears:
Figure 11.4: The Server Settings dialog

Allow files outside the program directory

Check this field to allow programs to be placed outside the program
directory.
Allow files outside base directory

Check this field to allow programs to be placed outside the base direc-
tory.
Note: The main directory is specified in Database Settings.
Lock program names

Check this field to lock program names. When this option is selected,
the program name cannot be changed.
Synchronize filenames
Check this field to synchronize filenames. When this option is selected,
the filename is always synchronized with the program name. So if the
program name is changed, the filename is also updated.
Notice:: When this option is used, the database will not allow two
programs for the same machine to have the same program name, and
program files cannot be stored outside the base directory.
Move/Synchronize keeps directory

Check this field to leave the program in the same directory, and only
update the filename when Synchronize filenames is selected, or move
the program to the same sub-directory name when moving program
between program groups.
If this option is not selected, the program is moved to the machine base
directory when the program name is changed.
Allow changing program file

Check this field if the user should be allowed to change the program
file associated with a program.
Always default to machine directory

Check this field if the Add program dialog should always default to the
machine directory.
Remember Add program values

Check this field if values from the previous program added should be
remembered when adding a new program.
Auto purge
Check this field to delete programs permanently.
Notice: When this option is enabled, deleted programs cannot be
undeleted.
Set deleted programs offline

Check this field to move deleted program files to the machines Deleted
Folder. This will prevent deleted programs from showing up in directory
listings on the CNC control.
Set associated files offline

Check this field to move deleted associated files to the machines Deleted
Folder. This will prevent deleted files from showing up in directory
listings on the CNC control.
Delete program leaves file

Check this field to leave all files when deleting a program.
Note: If this option is not checked, deleted files are moved to the
Deleted directory.
Delete associated leaves file

Check this field to leave the file when deleting an associated file.
Deleted directory.
Delete associated prompt to leave file

Check this field to prompt the user to leave the file when deleting an
associated file.
Deleted directory.
Disable customer info

Check this field to disable all customer info.
Never send Locked files

Check this field if users should not be allowed to send locked files, even
if they have permissions to lock/unlock files.
Use customer folders

Check this field to move programs into a sub-folder named after the
customer when adding new programs.
Disable project
Check this field to disable the project field.
Use customer projects

Check this field if projects should be locked to customers.
Disable file notes

Check this field to disable file notes.
Prompt for notes when associating files

Check this field if the user should be prompted to add a file note when
associating files to a program.
Allow multiple DNC imports for one prg.

Check this field to allow multiple DNC imports for the same program.
Allow multiple auto imports for one prg.

Check this field to allow multiple auto imports for the same program.
Auto reject other imports

Check this field to automatically reject other imports for the same
program, when an import is accepted.
Add associated files to the import queue

Check this field if associated files should be placed on the import queue
when auto imported or auto received.
Un-lock when accepting imports

Check this field to unlock the program when accepting a program on
the import queue.
Un-lock when rejecting imports

Check this field to unlock the program when rejecting a program on
the import queue.
Do not store editor file types in db

Check this field to prevent the editor file types (ISO/Heidenhain/Text
etc.) from being stored in the database.
Strong passwords required (minimum 7 letters and digits)

Check this field to require strong passwords. A strong password must
be at least 7 characters long and it must contain both letters and digits.
Use UNC names

Check this field to use UNC names.
Send e-mail notifications
Check this field to send e-mail notifications when programs are locked/unlocked
etc.
Notice: E-mail server settings must be configured in the DNC-Max
server to use this feature.
Show port(s) under machine (group)
Check this field to show the port name(s) for each machine in the NC-
Base Explorer.
Max number of backups
Use this field to specify how many backups should be kept in the
database.
Notice: To disable backups, specify a value of 0 in this field.
Expire files on import queue
Use this field to specify how long imported programs should be waiting
on the import queue, before they are automatically rejected.
Expire passwords after days (0 = disabled)

Use this field to specify how often users must change their password.
Help
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Click this button to execute the new settings made in the Server Con-
figuration window.
11.2.1 Advanced
This section describes the setup and use of the NC-Base Servers Advanced
features.
To open the Advanced dialog, select the tab Database, then Setup. This
will open the CIMCO NC-Base Configuration window. Click on Server Set-
tings in the left hand list and select Advanced. The following dialog appears:
Figure 11.5: Advanced Server Settings
Use versioning system

Check this field to enable the versioning system. When the versioning
system in enabled, NC-Base will automatically create a backup when
updating a file. The Maximum number of backups setting controls how
many old versions should be retained. If you have one or more machines
that use large 3D files, you can disable the versioning system for these
machines in the machine setup. When using versioning, it will take a
little longer to open and/or close a file because NC-Base needs to create
a backup file.
Use read-only system

Check this field to enable the read-only system. When this system is
enabled, users cannot edit files marked as read-only.
Set program info readonly

Check this field if program info should be read-only when the program
is set to read-only.
Use locking system

Check this field to enable the locking system. When this system is
enabled, users are only allowed to send unlocked programs.
Set unlocked files read-only

Check this field if all unlocked files should be marked as read-only. This
prevents unauthorized changes to unlocked files.
Set read-only attr. on program files

Check this field if the read-only file system attribute should be set on
program files, when the program is marked as read-only.
Note: When the read-only attribute is set, external programs cannot
modify/delete the file.
Set read-only attr. on associated files

Check this field if the read-only file system attribute should be set on
associated files, when the program is marked as read-only.
Note: When the read-only attribute is set, external programs cannot
modify/delete the file.
Backup files when setting read/write

Check this field if program files should be backed up when a program
is changed from read-only to read/write.
Backup associated when setting read/write

Check this field if associated files should be backed up when a program
is changed from read-only to read/write.
Only backup if changed

Check this field if backups should only be generated, if the file is dif-
ferent from the latest backup.
Backup before restoring

Check this field if a backup should be created before restoring a file.
Backup programs before editing

Check this field to automatically backup program files before editing
them.
Backup associated files before editing

Check this field to automatically backup associated files before editing
them.
Check backups using file time

Check this field if NC-Base should only use the time stamp of a file to
check if it is changed.
Notice: The time stamp might fail to identify changed files on some
network drives and operating systems. If NC-Base does not generate
backups correctly, remove the check from this field.
Use CIMCO DNC-Max

Check this field if CIMCO DNC-Max should be used as DNC link.
Enable NC-Base Secure Mode

Check this field to enable the secure mode. When NC-Base is running
in secure mode, users do not need write access to the NC-Base base
directory.
Disable user management

Check this field to disable user management.
List all users on login dialogs

Check this field if the login dialog should show a list of all users.
Hide timestamps on ribbon bar

Check this field to hide the file created/modified time shown on the
ribbon bar above the preview window.
Restrict groups to specific computers

Check this field if individual user groups should be restricted to specific
computers.
When this field is selected, the User group setup will have a check box
next to each group. Check these to specify which groups can login to
NC-Base from this computer.
Allow users to change password

Check this field to allow users to change their passwords.
Keep extension in program name

Check this field to keep the file extension as part of the program name.
Update program info when editing files
Check this field to update the database information when editing the
NC file.
Notice: You must configure the Program Format Triggers to use this
option.
Update files when updating program info
Check this field to update the database information specified in the NC
file when updating the database info.
Notice: You must configure the Program Format Triggers to use this
option.
Allow Restore All
Check this field to allow user to restore programs and associated files
from the Restore dialog.
Notice: When this option is selected, a backup is created for associated
files even if they are not changed since the last backup.
New Setup/Tool/Memo file on copy
Check this field if a new Memo/Setup/Tool file should be created when
a program is copied.
Note: If this option is not selected, the user will be prompted if the
file should be copied. When the file is not copied, a link to the existing
file is created.
Do not copy associated files on copy
Check this field if associated files should not be copied/linked to the
new program when copying an existing program.
Use Family of parts
Check this field to allow specifying multiple part numbers for one pro-
gram.
Backup/restore program information
Check this field to restore the program fields when restoring a program.
Do not allow sending files on the import queue
Check this field if operators are not allowed to send files waiting on the
import queue.
Notice: Remote request is normally not possible unless the DNC-Max

port is configured to look for files on the import queue.
Primary data is not NC data

Check this field to change NC-Base mode. When checked, NC-Base
assumes that the primary program file is not an NC program but a
CAM file or similar.
Revision all saves

Check this field to revise all saves from the editor. If this option is not
checked, the file is only revised the first time it is saved, and will not
be revised again until the file is closed and opened again.
Lock programs when restoring

Check this field to lock programs when restoring the program file from
a backup.
Unlock new programs

Check this field to set new programs unlocked when added by a user
that does not have permission to unlock programs.
Do not prompt to set programs read/write in editor

Check this field to disable the Set program read/write message when
editing read-only programs.
Use Transfer Limit Counter

Check this field to use the Transfer Limit Counter option.
Notice: When this option is enabled, the number of times a file can be
transferred is specified on the program info dialog. When this counter
reaches 0, the program can no longer be transferred.
Use Transfer Limit Timer

Check this field to use the Transfer Limit Timer option.
Notice: When this option is enabled, a file can only be transferred
until the transfer time expires. When the timer reaches 0, the program
can no longer be transferred.
Use Transfer Limit Window

Check this field to use the Transfer Limit Window option.
Notice: When this option is enabled, a timer is started when a file is
transferred. When the timer reaches 0, the program can no longer be
transferred.
Set Transfer Limit when restoring

Check this field if the Transfer Count Limit should be set to the de-
fault value (specified under Server Settings, Other) when restoring a
program.
Set transfer limit per machine

Check this field to set individual default transfer limits for each ma-
chine.
Help
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Click this button to execute the new settings made in the Advanced
11.2.2 Other
This section describes how to configure and use the Other functions in the
NC-Base Servers setup.
To configure Other settings, select Database, Setup to open the CIMCO
NC-Base Configuration window. Then click on Server Settings in the left
hand list and select Other. The following dialog appears:
Figure 11.6: The Other dialog.
11.2.2.0.4 Server settings
Use Field folders

Check this field to move programs into a sub-folder named after the
selected field when adding new programs.
Default Transfer Limit Count
Use this field to specify the default transfer limit count for new/auto
imported programs.
Note: Specify -1 in this field to disable transfer limit by default for the
selected machine.
Primary e-mail domain

Use this field to specify the primary e-mail domain.
Notice: When you specify the e-mail address of a user, you do not need
to specify @yourdomain.com, if you have specified yourdomain.com in
this field.
Deleted files directory

Use this field to specify the directory where deleted files should be
stored.
11.2.2.0.5 Version Report
Version Report column width

Use this field to specify the width of the version report column.
Ignore Block numbers

Select this option to ignore block numbers.
Ignore White spaces

Select this option to ignore tabs (ASCII 9) and space (ASCII 32).
Ignore Comments
Select this option to ignore any changes within comments.
Ignore Case
Select this option to ignore the case of the compared files, i.e. a matches
A.
Ignore Numeric format

Select this option to ignore leading/trailing zeros, and optional +
character, i.e. X+14.10 matches X14.1.
System log only visible to administrators

Check this field if the system log should be visible to administrators
only.
11.2.2.0.6 Super Users
Users that can manage users and user groups

Use this field to specify users not in the Administrators group that can
manage users/groups.
Example: ALICE, BOB.
Users that can manage machines and ports
Use this field to specify users not in the Administrators group that can
manage machines.
Example: ALICE, BOB.
Help
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figuration window.
11.2.3 Associated Files
This section describes how to configure and use the Associated Files settings.
To open the Associated Files dialog, select Database, Setup, or click the
corresponding icon. The configuration dialog is also accessible through the
icon . Then click on Server Settings in the left window of the CIMCO
NC-Base Configuration dialog and select Associated Files. The following
window appears:
Figure 11.7: Associated Files dialog
11.2.3.0.7 Server settings
Disable associated files

Check this field to disable associated files.
Disable Memo Files

Check this field to disable memo files.
Auto add memo files to new programs

Check this field to automatically add a memo file to new programs.
Update variables in memo files

Check this field to insert variables in memo files.
Append existing memo file updates

Check this field to copy any additional text added to the end of the
existing file when generating a new file.
Disable Setup Sheets

Check this field to disable setup sheets.
Auto add setup sheets to new programs

Check this field to automatically add a setup sheet to new programs.
Update variables in setup sheets

Check this field to insert variables in setup sheets.
Append existing setup sheet updates

Disable Tool Lists

Check this field to disable tool lists.
Auto add tool lists to new programs

Check this field to automatically add a tool list to new programs.
Update variables in tool lists

Check this field to insert variables in tool lists.
Append existing tool list updates

Add id number to associated filenames

Check this field to append a unique id number to all associated file-
names (memo files/setup sheets/tool lists).
Note: Adding a unique id to filenames avoids potential filename con-
flicts.
Add id number to other filenames

Check this field to append a unique id number to all other files (not
memo files/setup sheets/tool lists).
flicts.
Add id number to picture filenames
Check this field to append a unique id number to all picture filenames.
flicts.
Help
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Click this button to execute the new server settings.
11.2.4 Logging
This section describes the setup and use of the Logging parameters.
To configure Logging settings, select Database, Setup, or click the corre-
sponding icon. You can also access the configuration dialog using the icon
. Then click on Server Settings in the left window of the CIMCO NC-Base
Configuration dialog and select Logging. The following window appears:
Figure 11.8: The Logging dialog
Disable logging
Check this field to disable the log facility.
Disable Change Comments

Check this field to disable Change Comments. Change Comments al-
lows users to manually add comments to the log.
Disable Running In
Check this field to disable the Running In status.
Disable Ready
Check this field to disable the Ready status.
Un-lock when Ready

Check this field if programs should be unlocked when the status is
changed to Ready.
Set Read-Only when Ready

Check this field if programs should be marked as Read-Only when the
status is changed to Ready.
Allow Ready if not Run in

Check this field if it should be allowed to mark programs as Ready if
they are not marked Running In.
Disable Updating
Check this field to disable the Updating status.
Disable Checking
Check this field to disable the Checking state.
Note: When Checking is disabled, parts marked as Ready cannot be
marked as Checked before they are approved.
Un-lock when Checking

Check this field if programs should be unlocked when the status is
changed to Checked.
Set Read-Only when Checking

status is changed to Checked.
Allow Checking if not Ready

Check this field if it should be allowed to mark programs as Checked if
they are not marked Ready.
Lock when Check Failed

Check this field to lock programs when setting status Check Failed.
Read/Write when Check Failed

Check this field to set the program Read/Write when marked Check
Failed.
Disable Transfer Count on Checked

Check this field to disable the transfer limit count when the status is
changed to Checked.
Disable Log Prompts

Check this field to disable the Log Prompts. When Log Prompts are en-
abled, the operator is prompted to specify the reason why an operation
was performed.
Example: If a program file backup is restored, the operator must
specify why he restored the backup.
Disable Status System

Check this field to disable the Status System.
Note: The Status System allows operators to set the status of a pro-
gram/file to: Running In, Ready, Checked or Approved.
Disable Approval Failed

Check this field to disable the Approval Failed status.
Un-lock when Approving

Check this field if programs should be un-locked when the status is
changed to Approved.
Set Read-Only when Approving

status is changed to Approved.
Disable Transfer Count on Approve

Check this field to disable the transfer limit count when the status is
changed to Approved.
Allow Approving if not Checked

Check this field if it should be allowed to mark programs as Approved
if they are not marked Checked and/or Ready.
Lock when Approval Failed

Check this field to lock programs when setting status Approval Failed.
Confirm when changing status

Check this field to confirm status changes.
Do not allow status change if Read-Only

Check this field if the operator should not be allowed to change the
program status, if the program is marked as Read-Only.
Notice: If the operator has permission to mark a program as Read/Write,
this field is ignored.
No logging until approved/checked

Check this field if log information should not be added until the program
has been Checked or Approved once.
No versioning until approved/checked

Check this field if version information/backups should not be created
until the program has been Checked or Approved once.
No new version when adding comment

Check this field if a new version should not be created when adding a
change comment.
No new version when setting status

Check this field if a new version should not be created when changing
the program status.
Use Updated / Approved only

Check this field to use only Updated/Imported/Approved status states.
Set Transfer Count to 1 when status set to Updating

Check this field to set the transfer limit count to 1 when status is
changed to Updating.
Help
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Click this button to execute the new settings made in the Logging
11.2.4.1 Log Entries
This section is concerned with Log Entries settings. In the dialog, you can
enable/disable individual log entries.
To open the Log Entries dialog, select Database, Setup. Click on Server
Settings in the left window of the CIMCO NC-Base Configuration dialog and
select Logging, Log Entries. The following window appears:
Figure 11.9: Log Entries dialog
Log messages
This field contains a list of log messages you can select from. Click in
the field next to a message to enable/disable individual log entries.
Note: If an entry is not checked, it will never be added to the log.
Help
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Click this button to execute the new log entries settings.
11.2.4.2 Log Prompts
This section provides a list of Log Prompts. You can enable/disable individ-
ual Log Prompts in the dialog.
To open the Log Prompts dialog, select Database, Setup. Click on Server
Settings in the left window of the CIMCO NC-Base Configuration dialog and
select Logging, Log Prompts. The following window appears:
Figure 11.10: The Log Prompts configuration dialog
Prompts
This field contains a list of prompts you can select from. Click in the
field next to a message to enable/disable individual log prompts.
Note: If an entry is checked, the user will be prompted to specify a
reason for the update.
Answer required
This field shows whether or not an answer is required from the user.
Change Comments
This field indicates if Change Comments should be shown.
Answer required
Check this field if the user is required to fill in a comment when
prompted with this entry.
Show Change Comments
Check this field if the Change Comments field should be shown for the
selected entry.
Help
Default
OK
Click this button to execute the new settings made in the Log prompts
11.2.4.3 Log Changes
Use this dialog to define Change Comments. Change Comments are manually
added to the log by the operator to indicate changes made to a program or
file.
To open the Log Changes dialog, select Database, Setup or click on the
corresponding icon. Click on Server Settings in the left window of the CIMCO
NC-Base Configuration dialog and select Logging, Log Changes.
Figure 11.11: Log Changes configuration dialog
Pre-defined Comments
This field shows a list of all defined Change Comments.
Rename
Use this button to rename the selected Change Comment.
Remove
Click this button to delete the selected Change Comment.
Add
Use this button to add a new Change Comment.
Prompt user to answer question

Use this field to specify a question that the operator should answer
when adding a Change Comment.
Answer required
Check this field if it is required that the operator answers the specified
question.
Help
Default
OK
Click this button to execute the new Log changes settings.
11.2.4.4 Status Text
Use this dialog to define messages that should be shown when the operator
tries to send a program with the selected status from the NC-Base Client.
To open the Status Text dialog, select Database, Setup or click on the
corresponding icon. Click then on Server Settings in the left window of the
CIMCO NC-Base Configuration dialog and select Logging, Status Text.
Figure 11.12: Status Text configuration dialog
Send Prompts
Status type
Select the prompts status from the drop-down list.
Show message
Check this field to specify a message that should be shown when the
operator tries to send a program with the selected status from the NC-
Base Client.
Use the text field below this check box to specify the message to show.
Status Text
Imported
Use this field to specify the name used for the status Imported.
Running In
Use this field to specify the name used for the status Running In.
Updating
Use this field to specify the name used for this status.
Ready
Use this field to specify the name used for this status.
Checked
Use this field to specify the name used for the status Checked.
Approved
Use this field to specify the name used for the status Approved.
Updated
Use this field to specify the name used for the status Updated.
Check failed
Use this field to specify the name used for the status Check failed.
Approval failed
Use this field to specify the name used for the status Approval failed.
Help
Default
OK
Click this button to execute the new settings made in the Status text
11.2.5 Required fields

This section describes how to set up the Required fields.
To configure Required Fields, select Database, Setup, or click on the corre-
sponding icon. You can also access the configuration dialog using the icon .
The CIMCO NC-Base Configuration window appears. Click on Server Set-
tings in the left hand list and select Required fields. The following dialog
appears:
Figure 11.13: Required fields dialog
Required fields
Check these fields if a value is required.
Required fields are search criteria / search fields that have been activated
during the installation and start-up. When adding an NC program, you can
specify additional information such as search criteria next to the program
name. Additional information is by default optional and can be omitted.
Notice: When a field is checked, a new program cannot be added without
the operator specifying the corresponding field.
Help
Default
OK
11.2.6 Printing
This section describes the setup of printing settings.

To configure the printing functions, choose Printing from the Server Settings
menu in the left window of the CIMCO NC-Base Configuration dialog. The
printing configuration dialog is shown below:
Figure 11.14: The Printing dialog

Print database info header

Check this field to add database info (machine group, customer, text
field 1, etc.) to the print header.
Print compact header
Check this field to print database info in compact mode (2 columns).
Print customer
Check this field to include the customer name in the print header.
Print project
Check this field to include the project name in the print header.
Print machine
Check this field to include the machine name in the print header.
File modified time
Check this field to include the file modified time in the print header.
Database modified time
Check this field to include the database modified time in the print
header.
Modified by
Check this to include the field Modified by in the print header.
User name
Check this field to include the user name in the print header.
Print field 1-9

Check this to include the specified field(s) (text field 1 - text field 9) in
the print header.
11.2.7 List Export

This section describes how to configure program listing export. Program
listing can be stored as a text file or Excel file, and exported to a file or a
printer.
To configure List Export settings, select List Export from the Server Set-
tings menu in the left window of the CIMCO NC-Base Configuration dialog.
The List Export dialog is shown below:
Figure 11.15: List Export
11.2.7.0.1 To File
File type
Select the file type used for exporting program lists from the drop-down
list.
Field separator
Use this field to specify the field separator (only active if text file is
selected as file type).
Worksheet name
Select the Excel worksheet name from the drop-down list (only active
if Excel Spreadsheet is selected as file type).
Add field names to first row
Check this field if the field names should be inserted as the first row in
the exported file.
Filename
Use this field to specify the default filename used when exporting pro-
gram lists.
Note: You can use the normal environment variables for date and time,
and 3 additional variables:
$DBBASEDIR : Database base directory
$DBCUSTOMER : If all programs in the list are associated with the
same customer, the variable $DBCUSTORMER contains the customer
name.
$DBMACHINEGROUP : If all programs in the list belong to the same
machine, the variable $DBMACHINEGROUP contains the machine
name.
Real name (example)

This field shows the result of the file name specified above, when the
environment variables are replaced with their values.
11.2.7.0.2 To Printer
Print in two columns

Check this field to print program info in two columns.
11.2.7.1 To File
Use this dialog to define the settings for the text file listing export.
To open the dialog, choose To File from the menu Server Settings, List
Export in the left window of the CIMCO NC-Base Configuration dialog.
The following dialog appears:
Figure 11.16: To File dialog
To File
Check these boxes to export the specified fields.
Help
Default
OK
11.2.7.2 To Printer
Use this dialog to define the settings for listing printing.

To open the dialog, select To Printer from the menu Server Settings, List
Export in the left window of the CIMCO NC-Base Configuration dialog.
Figure 11.17: The dialog of To Printer
To Printer
Check these boxes to export the specified fields.
Help
Default
OK
11.3 Machines
The Machines dialog provides functions that make it possible to attach
a defined machine group to a DNC port. Whether the machine groups are
defined in the Editor or in DNC-Max depends on the Use CIMCO DNC-Max
setting made in the Advanced server configuration dialog.
In NC-Base it is possible to associate programs with a machine group, which
in turn is connected to a DNC port. In this way, NC programs that are
imported to the database can be accessed or sent directly from the machine
control (this method utilizes the functions Remote Request and Auto Receive
from optional DNC-Max).
To open the Machine Groups dialog, select Database, Setup, or click on the
corresponding icon. The configuration dialog is also accessible through the
icon . Then click on Machines in the left window of the CIMCO NC-Base
Configuration dialog. The following dialog appears:
Figure 11.18: Machine Groups

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Machines
This field shows a list of all defined machine groups.
Program directory
Shows the program directory where each machine group is stored.
Expand/Collapse
Click this button to expand the machine groups and view the ports
assigned to each group, or collapse the machine groups.
Add Port
Click this button to add a DNC port to the selected machine group.
DNC Ports are either defined in the Editor DNC configuration or in
DNC-Max, depending on the Use CIMCO DNC-Max setting in the
Advanced server configuration dialog.
Click Add port to add a DNC port to the selected machine group.
Figure 11.19: Add port
Highlight the machine you want to connect to the port and click OK.
Delete
Click this button to remove the selected port/machine group.
Notice: During the deletion process, you can add programs to another
machine.
Rename
Press this button to rename the selected port/machine group.
To rename a machine group, highlight it and click on the button Re-
name. The following dialog will appear:
Figure 11.20: Rename machine group
Assign a new name to the machine group and click OK.
Add
Click this button to add a new machine group.
To add a DNC port to a machine group, you must first create the
machine. Click Add to add a new machine group to the list. The
following dialog will appear:
Figure 11.21: Add a new machine group
Assign an indicative name to the machine group and click OK.
Help
Default
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OK
Click this button to execute the new settings made in the Machines
11.3.1 Directories
This section describes how to configure the directories of the database ma-
chine groups. In the Directories dialog the structure of the directories can
be changed, based on the previously defined main directory.
The fields below the directory name show the contents of the folder icons to
the right.
To configure the Directories settings, select Database, Setup, or click on
the corresponding icon. You can also access the configuration dialog using
the icon . Click on Machines in the left window of the CIMCO NC-Base
Configuration dialog and select Directories. The following dialog appears:
Figure 11.22: Directories

11.3.1.0.1 Program and backup directories
Machine
This list shows all the defined machines. Select a machine from the list
to configure its directories.
Program directory
Use this field to specify the program directory.
Press the icon with the red check mark to move the file to the specified
directory. When you click this icon, a window opens, asking if all
program files should be moved to the specified directory. Click Yes to
move the files, or click No to abort the operation.
You can also click the folder icon if you want to change the location
of the selected machine. Here, you will be prompted to select a new
directory for the program. Select a directory from the list and click
OK, or click Cancel if you do not want to select a directory.
Backup directory
Use this field to specify the backup directory. Please refer to the de-
scription above for more information on how to use the folder icons.
11.3.1.0.2 Directories for associated files

Apart from storing program files, CIMCO NC-Base also assumes manage-
ment of associated files. All formats accepted by Windows can be stored,
e.g. Word files (*.doc), PDF files (*.pdf), images (*.jpg, *.gif and others),
etc.
Below is described in details, where you can store all your associated files
and which templates you can use for Memo file, Tool list, and Setup sheet.
Notice: If these files are to be used, they must NOT be disabled in the
Server Settings dialog. Further information on the settings for associated
files is found in the section Server Settings.
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Associated files location

Specify here where the memo files, tool lists, and setup sheets should
be stored.
Store in program directory : Files are stored in the same directory as
the program files (see following picture).
Figure 11.23: Associated files are stored in the same directory as the program
files
Store in subdirectory : Files are stored in a directory subordinate to

the program directory (see following picture).
Figure 11.24: Associated files are stored in a sub-directory of the program

file directory
Note: This is the sub-directory you specify in the field Subdirectory

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Store in specified directory : Files are stored in the directories specified

below (see following picture).
Figure 11.25: Associated files are stored in the specified Memo directory,
Tool list directory, and Setup sheet directory
.
Memo directory
Use this field to specify the directory where memo files should be stored.
Please refer to the description under Program directory for more infor-
mation on how to use the folder icons.
Tool list directory
Use this field to specify the directory where tool lists should be stored.
Please refer to the description under Program directory for more infor-
mation on how to use the folder icons.
Setup sheet directory

Use this field to specify the directory where setup sheets should be
stored. Please refer to the description under Program directory for
more information on how to use the folder icons.
Other files
Use this field to specify the directory where other associated files should
be stored. Please refer to the description under Program directory for
more information on how to use the folder icons.
11.3.1.0.3 Other machines that can send files from this machine(group)
Share with machine(group)

Use this field to specify another machine(group) that can send files
belonging to this machine(group).
Help
Default
OK
Click this button to execute the new settings made in the Directories
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11.3.2 Extensions
In the Extensions dialog, you can specify the file extensions of NC programs
and associated files for each machine/machine group. You can also specify
the default directories to be used when adding new programs or associated
files.
To open the Extensions dialog, select Extensions from the Machines menu
in the left window of the CIMCO NC-Base Configuration dialog. The Ex-
tensions dialog is shown below:
Figure 11.26: Extensions
11.3.2.0.4 Machine
Machine
This field shows a list of all defined machine groups.
Extension
Use this field to specify the default extension for NC programs.
Sub-program extensions
Use this field to specify extensions for sub-programs. When associating
a file with one of the specified sub-program extensions, the file will
automatically be marked as a sub-program.
Notice: Only the program file and associated files marked as sub-
programs can be sent/received by the DNC system. You can specify
multiple extensions by separating them with commas.
Example: To mark NC and ISO files as sub-programs, specify: ISO,NC.
11.3.2.0.5 Default directories
Default directory for new program files

Specify the default directory used when adding new programs in this
field. New programs are temporary stored in this directory. When you
select Add Program, the file dialog will open at this location.
Click on the folder icon with the red mark to delete the default direc-
tory.
Notice: If this field is empty, the file dialog will open in the last used
directory.
Default extensions for new program files

Specify the default extensions used when adding new programs in this
field. When you click on Add Program, the file dialog will show files
with these extensions by default.
Notice: If this field is empty, the file dialog will show all files by default.
You can specify multiple extensions by separating them with commas.
Example: To show NC and ISO files, specify: ISO,NC.
Always show all files (*.*)

Check this field if the file dialog should always show all files.
Default directory when associating files

Use this field to specify the default directory used when associating files.
New associated files are temporary stored in this directory. When you
click on Associate Files, the file dialog will open at this location.
Click on the folder icon with the red mark to delete the default direc-
tory.
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Default extensions for associated files

Use this field to specify the default extensions used associating files to
a program. When you select Associate Files, the file dialog shows files
with these extensions by default.
Notice: If this field is empty, the file dialog will show all files by default.
You can specify multiple extensions by separating them with commas.
Example: To show Word and JPG files, specify: DOC,JPG,JPEG.
Help
Default
OK
Click this button to execute the new settings made in the Extensions
configuration dialog.
11.3.3 Advanced
This section describes how to configure and use Advanced machine settings.
To open the Advanced dialog, choose Advanced from the Machines menu
in the left window of the CIMCO NC-Base Configuration dialog. The fol-
lowing window appears:
Figure 11.27: Advanced machine settings
11.3.3.0.6 Advanced
Machine
List of all defined machines.
Disable versioning
Check this field to disable versioning for the selected machine. When
versioning is enabled, a backup is created every time the program is
updated. For machines using large 3D programs, this can use large
amount of disk space, so you might want to disable versioning for such
machines.
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Do not update info in file

Check this field if the machine uses a binary program format. When this
option is checked, NC-Base will not update the database information
specified in the NC file.
Notice: This option is only active if you have checked the Update files
when updating program info on the advanced server setup page.
Do not use Field Folders
Check this field if Field Folders should not be used for this machine.
Notice: This option is only active if you have checked Use Field Folders
on the Other server setup page.
Do not show Send Prompts
Check this field to disable Send Prompts messages for this machine
when the operator sends a program.
Set Locked files offline
Check this field to move locked files to a separate directory (BaseDirectory\Locked).
Move all associated files offline when locking
Check this field to move all files associated with a program to a separate
directory (BaseDirectory\Locked) when a program is locked.
Generate locked status file
Check this field to generate a status text file with the locked status of
the program in the send directory of directory monitor ports.
Disable transfer limit
Check this field to disable transfer limits for the selected machine.
Default Transfer Limit
Use this field to specify the default transfer limit for this machine.
Note: To disable transfer limits by default for the selected machine,
specify -1 in this field.
11.3.3.0.7 Approved directory
Copy approved files to an Approved directory

Check this field to copy approved program files to the specified Ap-
proved directory.
Note: When a program is marked as Approved, a copy of the program
file is placed in the Approved directory.
Approved directory
Use this field to specify the Approved directory.
Note: When a program is marked as Approved, a copy of the program
file is placed in the Approved directory.
11.3.3.0.8 Change Extension
Change extension on
Select from the drop-down list the type of files that you wish to change
the extension for.
Change from
Use this field to specify the extension of files that should be changed.
Note: To change extension on all files, specify *. To specify multiple
extensions, separate them with a comma. The use of the wildcards *
and ? is supported. To allow files without extensions, specify a comma
at the beginning.
Example: To rename only files with the extensions .ISO and .NC,
specify: ISO,NC.
Example: To rename only files where the first letter of the extension
is N, specify: N*.
Example: To rename only files without an extension or with the ex-
tension NC, specify: ,NC.
Change to
Use this field to specify the new extension.
Also change extension on the files
Check this field if the file should also be renamed to use the new ex-
tension.
Notice: It is recommended that you check this option!
Start
Click this button to change the extensions as specified.
Help
Default
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OK
Click this button to execute the new Advanced settings.
11.3.4 Program Format
This section describes how to use the Program Format functions to automat-
ically extract NC programs comments, and depending on the configuration,
fill them in the appropriate database fields. This function is active when
adding programs manually or using the DNC Auto import option.
To configure Program Format, select Database, Setup, or click on the cor-
responding icon. You can also access the configuration dialog using the icon
. Choose Program Format from the Machines menu in the left window
of the NC-Base Configuration dialog. The following dialog appears:
Figure 11.28: The Program Format dialog
11.3.4.0.9 Field configuration

Machine
Select the machine group you wish to configure a program format for.
Database field
Select the database field you wish to configure from this list.
Notice: The following database fields can be selected: Program, Cus-
tomer and Text field 1+ (custom fields in Database Settings).
Extract from
Use this field to specify where the program information should be ex-
tracted from.
Enable trigger
Check this field to enable a trigger for the selected database field.
Use advanced trigger

Check this field to specify a trigger using the advanced trigger format.
Start trigger
Use this field to specify the start trigger.
The server will look for the start trigger in the file, and when found,
match all characters between the start trigger and end trigger.
Please refer to Using triggers for detailed information about triggers.
End trigger
Use this field to specify the end trigger. The server will look for the
end trigger in the file, and when found, match all characters between
the start trigger and end trigger.
Ignore
Use this field to specify any characters/strings/triggers that should be
removed from the extracted value.
Example: If you specify - in this field, and the extracted value is
MOULD-3, then the string MOULD3 will be inserted into the database.
Match number
Use this field to specify how many times the trigger should be matched,
before the value is extracted.
Note: If the trigger occurs only once in the file (i.e. each database
field contains a trigger), specify 1.
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Max length
Use this field to specify the maximum length of the value extracted.
Example: If you specify 4 in this field, and the extracted value is
MOULD, only MOUL will be used.
Max lines
Use this field to specify how many lines should be scanned (starting
from the top of the program).
Example: If you specify 10, and the trigger is not within the 10 first
lines of the program, the value will not be found.
Global Change All Triggers
Click this button to change all triggers for the selected machine(s).
Global Change This Trigger
Click this button to change the current trigger for the selected ma-
chine(s).
Test trigger
Use this field to test your triggers. Copy the header of the correspond-
ing NC program in the test field and test the above values to see if the
correct content will be extracted.
Example: You can see in the Program format dialog that the Start
and End triggers are defined for the database field Program. We will
test the following NC program, where the comment (P-ID 1234) should
match the program name:
O1234
(P-ID 1234)
(PART 123-4567)
(JOB 123-4567)
The string (P-ID is used as start trigger for the program name, and )
is used as end trigger. The extracted program name (1234) is displayed
in the field below the test field.
You can proceed in the same way to test more triggers.
Program
This field shows the result of the test program based on the parameters
specified above.
Help
Default
OK
Click this button to execute the new settings made in the Program
Format configuration window.
11.3.4.1 Using triggers
When specifying a trigger to extract comment from file contents, there are
normally three different formats you can use: Characters, String, and Ad-
vanced.
Here is an example where the same trigger is assigned to several database
fields. This field is used to specify the start trigger.
Figure 11.29: Specify start trigger
The small icon at the right end of the input field indicates the type of trigger
selected, in this case Characters.
To change the type of trigger, click on the icon, and select the type of trigger
from the drop-down list, as shown below:
Figure 11.30: Select trigger format
11.3.4.1.1 Character trigger /

Character triggers are used if you wish to trig on any single character from
a list of one or more characters.
Example:
To start the feed from the first line that contains % or O, specify %O in the
input field, and select Characters from the drop-down list.
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11.3.4.1.2 String trigger /

String triggers are used if you wish to trig on the occurrence of a specific
string.
Example: To start the feed from the first line that contains the string PGM,
specify PGM in the input field, and select String from the drop-down list.
11.3.4.1.3 Advanced trigger /

Advanced triggers can be used when a more complex search is needed.
Example: To speed up the transmission, it is possible to remove comments
from the transmitted data. To do this, specify the following advanced trigger
<(.*)> in the Omit strings field, assuming that comments are enclosed in (
).
When specifying an advanced trigger, the small picture with a red cross
indicates an invalid expression.
For more information on how to specify advanced triggers, please refer to
section 11.3.4.2.
11.3.4.2 Using advanced triggers
Notice: The following section provides information on how to use advanced

triggers to extract program names in CIMCO DNC-Max. The extraction of
comments in NC-Base is done in the same way.
This section contains information only relevant to advanced users. If you do
not need to use or understand advanced triggers, you can skip this section.
NC-Base advanced triggers are a modified version of what is known as Regular
Expressions. Regular expressions are a powerful method for searching text
strings.
The following example shows how advanced triggers can be used.
Suppose you have an ISO NC program with line numbers in the format N2010
at the beginning of each line, but the post processor used to generate the file
has inserted a number of comment lines at the beginning of the file without
block numbers. If you want to make sure that these lines are not sent to the
CNC machine, you should specify the following Start trigger:
^N[0-9]{1,4}
This trigger consist of the following elements:
: The following trigger must be found at the beginning of a line

N : Look for the character N
0-9 : Any character in the range from 0 to 9
{1,4} : Match 1-4 of the previous character (0 - 9)
This means: Start transfer from the first line that has N followed by 1 to 4
digits at the beginning of the line.
A more advanced example is provided at the end of this section.
11.3.4.2.1 List of symbols recognized by advanced triggers
. Match any single character

0 or more of previous expression
+ 1 or more of previous expression
- Range
Negate set (inside set delimiters [])
{ Start interval
} End interval
[ Begin set
] End set
? Previous expression is optional
| Previous expression OR next expression
Anchor to beginning of line
$ Anchor to end of line
( Start of sub expression
) End of sub expression
< Start extraction
> End extraction
To use a special symbol as part of the text to be found, precede it with a

backslash character \.
Examples: To find a \ at the beginning of a line, specify ^\\
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11.3.4.2.2 Sets (Bounds)

Sets are specified with the [ and ] symbols.
Example: [abc] will find an occurrence of any one of the characters a,b
or c.
You can negate a set by specifying as the first character in the set.
Example: [^abc] match any character that is not a, b or c.
11.3.4.2.3 Ranges
Ranges are specified with the - symbols.
Example: [a-z][0-9] will find any character from a to z followed by any
digit from 0 to 9.
Example: [a-zA-Z0-9] will find any letter or digit.
11.3.4.2.4 Interval expressions

Interval expressions are specified with the symbols { and }.
Example: 0-9{1,4} will find 1-4 digits.
Example: 0-9{3,} will find 3 or more digits.
Example: 0-9{4} will find exacly 4 digits.
11.3.4.2.5 Extracting sub expressions

To extract part of the expression, enclose the sub expression in < and >.
Example: To extract the program number 1234 from the string PRG=1234,
specify PRG=<[0-9]{4}>.
11.3.4.2.6 Regular Expressions

A regular expression (RE) is one or more non-empty branches separated by
|. It matches anything that matches one of the branches.
A branch is one or more pieces concatenated. It matches a match for the
first, followed by a match for the second, etc.
A piece is an atom possibly followed by a single *, +, ? or bound. An
atom followed by * matches a sequence of 0 or more matches of the atom.
An atom followed by + matches a sequence of 1 or more matches of the
atom. An atom followed by ? matches a sequence of 0 or 1 matches of the

atom.
A bound is { followed by an unsigned decimal integer, possibly followed
by , possibly followed by another unsigned decimal integer, always followed
by }. The integers must lie between 0 and 255 inclusive, and if there are
two of them, the first may not exceed the second. An atom followed by a
bound containing one integer i and no comma matches a sequence of exactly
i matches of the atom. An atom followed by a bound containing one integer
i and a comma matches a sequence of i or more matches of the atom. An
atom followed by a bound containing two integers i and j matches a sequence
of i through j (inclusive) matches of the atom.
An atom is a regular expression enclosed in () (matching a match for the
regular expression), an empty set of () (matching the null string) - , a bracket
expression (see below), . (matching any single character), (matching the
null string at the beginning of a line), $ (matching the null string at the end
of a line), a \ followed by one of the characters ^.[$()|*+?{\ (matching
that character taken as an ordinary character), a \ followed by any other
character (matching that character taken as an ordinary character, as if the
\ had not been present), or a single character with no other significance
(matching that character). A { followed by a character other than a digit
is an ordinary character, not the beginning of a bound. It is illegal to end a
regular expression with \.
A bracket expression is a list of characters enclosed in []. It normally matches
any single character from the list (but see below). If the list begins with ,
it matches any single character (but see below) not from the rest of the list.
If two characters in the list are separated by -, this is shorthand for the full
range of characters between those two (inclusive) in the collating sequence,
e.g. [0-9] in ASCII matches any decimal digit. It is illegal for two ranges to
share an endpoint, e.g. a-c-e.
To include a literal ] in the list, make it the first character (following a
possible ). To include a literal -, make it the first or last character, or the
second endpoint of a range. To use a literal - as the first endpoint of a range,
enclose it in [. and .] to make it a collating element (see below). With the
exception of these and some combinations using [ (see next paragraphs), all
other special characters, including \, lose their special significance within a
bracket expression.
Within a bracket expression, a collating element (a character, a multi-character
sequence that collates as if it were a single character, or a collating sequence
name for either) enclosed in [. and .] stands for the sequence of char-
acters of that collating element. The sequence is a single element of the
bracket expressions list. A bracket expression containing a multi-character
11.3. MACHINES 217
collating element can thus match more than one character, e.g. if the col-
lating sequence includes a ch collating element, then the regular expression
[[.ch.]]*c matches the first five characters of chchcc.
Within a bracket expression, a collating element enclosed in [= and =] is
an equivalence class, standing for the sequences of characters of all collating
elements equivalent to that one, including itself. (If there are no other equiv-
alent collating elements, the treatment is as if the enclosing delimiters were
[. and .].) . For example, if o and are the members of an equivalence
class, then [[=o=]], [[==]], and [o] are all synonymous. An equivalence
class may not be an endpoint of a range.
In the event that a regular expression could match more than one substring
of a given string, the RE matches the one starting earliest in the string. If the
RE could match more than one substring starting at that point, it matches
the longest. Subexpressions also match the longest possible substrings, sub-
ject to the constraint that the whole match be as long as possible, with
subexpressions starting earlier in the regular expression taking priority over
ones starting later. Note that higher-level subexpressions thus take priority
over their lower-level component subexpressions.
Match lengths are measured in characters, not collating elements. A null
string is considered longer than no match at all. For example, bb* matches
the three middle characters of abbbc, (wee|week)(knights|nights) matches
all ten characters of weeknights, when (.*).* is matched against abc the
parenthesized subexpression matches all three characters, and when (a*)* is
matched against bc both the whole RE and the parenthesized subexpression
match the null string.
11.3.4.2.7 Advanced trigger example

The advanced triggers can also be used to look for program numbers, path
information etc. The following example can be used in the standard protocol
auto receive setup to identify the program name for the received file.
Suppose we store the program name in the NC program as O2123 (where
2123 is the program number), but we only want to look for program numbers
in a specific line, if the previous line starts with a character %. If this is the
case, we should specify:
^%.*\LF.*O<[0-9]{4}>([^0-9]+|$)
This trigger consists of the following elements:

The following trigger must be found at the beginning of a line

% Look for the character %
. Match any character
Match zero or more of the previous character, in this case any
character
\LF Match a line feed
. Match any character
Match zero or more of the previous character, in this case any
character
0 Look for the character O
< Start of program name
[0-9] Any character in the range from 0 to 9
{4} Match 4 of the previous character, in this case any character
in the range 0 - 9
> End of program name
( Start of sub-expression
[0-9] Any character outside the range from 0 to 9
+ Match one or more of the previous character, in this case, any
character outside the range from 0 to 9
| Match the expression to the left or to the right of the |.
$ Must be at end of line.
) End of sub-expression
This is translated into something like this:
Look for a line that begins with %, then accept all characters until the end of
the line. On the next line, accept all characters until O followed by 4 digits.
These 4 digits must be followed by either one or more characters that are not
digits, or must be at the end of the line. The last part ensures that exactly
4 digits must be specified. Because something like O12345, is O followed
by 4 digits, followed by something that is a digit (5), and it is therefore not
matched.
The < and > are the delimiters for the part of the expression that should
be extracted to get the program number. In this case, 4 digits.
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11.3.5 Templates
Use this dialog to configure program and associated files templates.

To open this dialog, select Templates from the Machines menu in the left
window of the CIMCO NC-Base Configuration dialog. The following dialog
appears:
Figure 11.31: Templates
11.3.5.0.8 Template files

The directory structure of the templates can be modified on the basis of
the defined base directory. If you already use a predefined template for e.g.
Setup sheet, you can select it from here.
Machine
This field displays a list of all defined machines.
Memo template
This field shows the location of the memo template. Click on the folder
icon to the right to change the memo file template.
Note: If you wish to edit the specified memo template, click the icon
next to the folder icon.
Tool list template

This field shows the location of the tool list template. Click the folder
icon to the right to change the tool list template.
Note: Click the icon next to the folder icon if you wish to edit the
specified tool list template.
Setup sheet template

Use this field to specify the location of the setup sheet template. Click
the folder icon to the right to change the setup sheet template.
Note: If you wish to edit the specified setup sheet template, click the
icon next to the folder icon.
Program template
Click on the folder icon to the right to select a template program file.
Note: If you wish to edit the specified program template, click the icon
next to the folder icon.
Editor file type

Select a file type for this machine from the drop-down list.
Note: Click the icon on the right side of this field if you wish to create
a new editor file type for the selected machine.
11.3.5.0.9 Tool list setup
Tool trigger
Use this field to specify the tool trigger.
Example: If the machine uses T01 for tool 01, specify T in this field.
$TOOL1 Trigger
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$TOOL2 Trigger

Sort tool list

Check this field to sort the tool list.
Notice: When you check this field, each tool is only listed once.
Ignore duplicate info (T020202 = T02)

Check this field to ignore duplicate/magazine info in the tool number,
i.e. T020202 should be listed as T02.
Ignore 0s (T02 = T2)

Check this field to ignore leading zeros in tool numbers, i.e. T02 should
be listed as T2.
Two line comments

Check this field if the tool comment consists of two lines.
Scan comments below tool name

Check this field if the tool comment is always located below the tool
change line.
Help
Default
OK
11.4 User Groups

This section describes how to configure user groups and user permissions.
Defining different users with different access profiles has some advantages:
1. The number of users allowed to alter configurations is limited.
2. The normal user cannot accidentally change or delete important configu-
ration setups, nor delete an entire NC program (configuration dependent).
3. Possible monitoring of each users program changes.
4. Possible conferment of individual user access for each user.
To open the User Groups dialog, select Database, Setup, or click the cor-
responding icon. The configuration dialog is also accessible through the icon
. Then click on User Groups in the left window of the CIMCO NC-Base
Configuration dialog. The following window appears:
Figure 11.32: User Setup

11.4. USER GROUPS 223
11.4.0.1 User groups
Group name / Members

This field shows the list of all defined groups and their members.
Add
Click this button to add a new user group. The following window
appears:
Figure 11.33: Add a new user group
.
Enter the name of the group and click OK. If you want to exit the
window without any changes, click Cancel.
Delete
To delete a user group, highlight the user group and click Delete.
Notice: The administrator ADMIN cannot be deleted.
Rename
To rename a user group, highlight the user group and click Rename.
Figure 11.34: Rename user group
Assign a new name to the user group and click OK, or click Cancel
to exit without any changes taking effect.
11.4.0.2 Permissions
There are two access levels: Administrator and User. You can permit a new
user access on administrator level.
Permissions
This field contains a list of all defined permissions. Check the boxes in
this list to allow the highlighted user group access to the corresponding
functions.
Super User
Click this button to select the super user permissions automatically.
Normal User
Click this button to select the normal user permissions automatically.
Clear All
Click this button to clear all permissions for the selected user group.
Allowed machines
This field shows a list of all defined machines. Check the box next
to the machine group to allow the selected user group access to the
machine.
Help
OK
Click this button to execute the new settings made in the User groups
configuration dialog.
11.4.1 User Setup
Use this dialog to configure user information.

To configure the User settings, select Database, Setup, or click on the
corresponding icon. This will open the CIMCO NC-Base Configuration win-
dow. Click on User Groups in the left hand list and select User Setup. The
following dialog appears:
Figure 11.35: User Setup
11.4.1.0.1 User Info
User Name
This field contains a list of all defined users.
Add
To add a new user, click on the button Add. The following dialog
appears:
Figure 11.36: Add a new user
Enter a User ID, password, and other information (if necessary) and
then click OK. If you want to exit without entering data or changes
taking effect, click Cancel.
Delete
To delete a user, highlight the user and click Delete.
Notice: The administrator ADMIN cannot be deleted.
Modify
To modify the information of a user, highlight the user and click Mod-
ify. A window that resembles the Add dialog appears, although with
the title Modify user.
Figure 11.37: Modify selected user
11.4.1.0.2 User Groups

List of all defined user groups. Select a user to see which user group the user
belongs to.
Notice: The user groups are set up in the dialog User Groups.
Help
OK
Click this button to execute the new settings made in the User Setup
window.
11.5 Database Settings

This section describes how to define a Base Directory, declare Custom Fields,
and affix prefix/suffix to the Memo, Tool, and Setup files.
To open the Database Settings dialog, select Database, Setup, or click on
the corresponding icon. Then in the left window of the CIMCO NC-Base
Configuration, click on Database Settings. The following dialog appears:
Figure 11.38: Database Settings
11.5.0.1 Base Directory
Base Directory
In this field, the program base directory is defined. Click on the folder
icon to the right to select a base directory.
11.5. DATABASE SETTINGS 229
11.5.0.2 Custom Fields
Text field 1
Enter into this field the title of custom search field 1. If you do not
want to use this custom search field, leave it empty.
Text field 2
Text field 3
Text field 4
Text field 5
Text field 6
Text field 7
Text field 8
Text field 9
Uppercase field
Check this field to make it uppercase.
Field is read-only
Check this field to make the input field read-only.
Notice: When a field is read-only, it can only be modified by importing,
receiving, or scanning the program.
Text Program
Use this field to specify the title used for the Program field.
Text Project
Use this field to specify the title used for the Project field.
11.5.0.3 Associated Files Prefix/Suffix
Memo Prefix
Use this field to specify the memo file filename prefix.
Tool Prefix
Use this field to specify the tool list filename prefix.
Setup Prefix
Use this field to specify the setup sheet filename prefix.
Memo Suffix
Use this field to specify the memo file filename suffix.
Tool Suffix
Use this field to specify the tool list filename suffix.
Setup Suffix
Use this field to specify the setup sheet filename suffix.
Help
Default
OK
11.5. DATABASE SETTINGS 231
11.5.1 Database Server
This section describes how to configure the connection to the CIMCO NC-
Base Server.
Figure 11.39: Database Server
Database Server
Select the server you want to configure from the drop-down list.
Enable server
Check this field to enable additional servers.
Always default to primary server

Check this field to always default to the primary server.
Database type
Select from this list the type of database that should be used.
Database connection
Select the data source from this list.
Notice: You must configure the ODBC data source that should be
used by NC-Base through the Control Panel / Administrative Tools /
Data Sources (ODBC) setup dialog.
NC-Base Server name

Use this field to specify the computer name/address where the CIMCO
NC-Base Server is installed. The server name can be either the IP
address or the host name of the server.
Notice: If the NC-Base Server is running on this computer, you can
specify localhost if you are using the CIMCO NC-Base server. If you are
using a MS/Oracle SQL server, you must specify the computer name.
User ID
Use this field to specify a user ID. If the selected connection does not
require a user ID, leave the field blank.
NC-Base Server port

Use this field to specify the port number used by the NC-Base Server.
Notice: Normally, you do not need to change this value.
Password
Use this field to specify a password. If the selected connection does not
require a password, leave this field blank.
Server version
This field shows the NC-Base server version.
Help
Default
OK
Server configuration window.
11.6. MAINTENANCE 233
11.6 Maintenance
Use this dialog to perform database maintenance functions.
To open the Maintenance dialog, select Database, Setup, or click the cor-
responding icon. The Configuration dialog is also accessible through the
icon . Click on Maintenance in the left window of the CIMCO NC-Base
Configuration dialog. The following dialog appears:
Figure 11.40: Maintenance
11.6.0.1 Purge Deleted Files
Purge files older than (days)

Use this field to specify the age of deleted files that should be purged.
Example: If you specify 30 in this field, all programs that were deleted
more than 30 days ago will be purged from the database.
Click Start to purge the corresponding files, or click Calculate to
calculate the result of running this operation first.
Start
Click this button to purge deleted programs with the specified age.
Calculate
Click this button to show the result of running this operation, without
actually updating the database.
Delete program file

Check this field to physically delete program files from the harddrive,
when a program is purged.
Delete backups
Check this field to physically delete backup files from the harddrive,
when a program is purged.
Delete Memo/Setup/tool
Check this field to physically delete memo/setup/tool files from the
harddrive, when a program is purged.
Delete other associated files

Check this field to physically delete other associated files from the hard-
drive, when a program is purged.
Machine
Select from the list, the machine for which the purge operation should
be performed.
Notice: If you do not select a machine, the operation will be performed
for all machines.
11.6.0.2 Purge Backups
Purge backups older than (days)

Use this field to specify the age of backups that should be deleted.
Keep how many backups

Use this field to specify the number of backups to keep.
Example: If you specify 3 in this field, the 3 latest backups of a file
will not be deleted.
Start
Click this button to purge backups with the specified age.
11.6. MAINTENANCE 235
Calculate
Click this button to show the result of running this operation, without
actually updating the database.
11.6.0.3 Sync Date/Time
Set Modified Date

Use this button to set the program modified time to the last modified
time of the associated program file.
To change the time for a single machine(group), select the machine(group)
from the drop-down list to the right.
Set Created Date
Click this button to set the program created time to the created time
of the associated program file.
Get Modified Date
Click this button to set the last modified time of the associated program
file to the program modified time.
Get Created Date
Use this button to set the create time of the associated program file to
the program created time.
Only Get/Set date for programs with 1 log entry
Check this field if you want to get/set only the date for programs with
1 log entry.
Set all programs to Approved (run Set Modified Date or
Set Created Date
Check this field if you want to set all programs to the status Approved.
Machine
Select from the list, the machine for which you want to change the
date/time.
Notice: If you do not select a machine, the date/time will be changed

for all machines.
Help
Default
OK
Click this button to execute the new settings made in the Maintenance
window.
11.7. BACKUP 237
11.7 Backup
Use this dialog to backup and restore the database.
To configure Backup settings, select Database, Setup, or click on the cor-
responding icon. Then click on Backup in the left window of the CIMCO
NC-Base Configuration dialog. The following window appears:
Figure 11.41: NC-Base Backup dialog
11.7.0.4 Backup Database
Backup files
Check this field to backup all the files in the database.
Fail if an error is encountered
Check this field if the backup should fail if one or more programs files
are missing.
Backup
Click this button to create a database backup.
11.7.0.5 Restore Database
Restore database
Check this field to restore the database.
Restore files
Check this field to restore all the files stored in the backup.
Notice: The backup file must be created with the Backup Files option
selected.
Overwrite existing files

Check this field to overwrite existing files.
Perform integrity check after restoring the database

Check this field to perform integrity check after restoring the database.
Restore
Click this button to restore a database backup file (*.ncb).
Restore Dump
Click this button to restore a SQL dump file (*.sql).
11.7.0.6 Check database integrity
Delete references to non-existing files

Check this field if the database integrity check should delete all refer-
ences to non-existent files.
Note: It is recommended that you select this option.
Start
Click this button to check the database integrity, and repair the database
if any problems are found.
11.7.0.7 Database statistics
Start
Click this button to calculate database statistics.
Help
11.8. PREDEFINED FIELDS 239
Default
OK
Click this button to execute the new settings made in the Backup con-
figuration window.
11.8 Predefined Fields
Use this dialog to specify predefined values for the database fields.
To open the Predefined Fields dialog, select Database, Setup, or click on

the corresponding icon. You can also access the configuration dialog using the
icon . Click then on Predefined Fields in the left window of the CIMCO
NC-Base Configuration dialog. The following dialog appears:
Figure 11.42: Predefined Fields

11.8.0.8 Predefined Fields
Database field
Select from the list, the database field for which you wish to set up the
predefined field values.
Enable predefined values

Check this field to specify predefined values for the selected database
field.
Field value
This field shows a list of all predefined values for the selected database
field.
Up/Down arrows
Use these buttons to move the selected value up or down the list.
Sort
Use this button to sort the predefined values in numerical or alphabet-
ical order.
Auto Fill
Click this button to use all the values currently in the database as
predefined values.
Rename
Click this button to rename the selected entry. The following window
appears:
Figure 11.43: Rename field value
Assign a new name to the field value and click OK. If you want to exit
without any changes taking effect, click Cancel.
Delete
Click this button to delete the selected field value.
11.8. PREDEFINED FIELDS 241
Add
Use this button to add a new entry to the predefined values. The
following window appears:
Figure 11.44: Add a new field value
Enter the value and click OK, or click Cancel to cancel the operation.
Help
Default
OK
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DNC Settings
If you wish to configure the settings for the communication between the
PC and a selected machine, you can do it in two ways: You can select
DNC Setup from the Transmission menu, select the desired machine, and
click Setup. Or you can select the desired machine from the Transmission
toolbar and click on the DNC Setup icon next to Machine.
If you select DNC Setup from the Transmission menu, this window will
appear:
Figure 12.1: DNC Setup dialog
Machines
If there are several machines connected to the computer, you can select
which machine to communicate with or configure.
244 12. DNC Settings
Configuration
Protocol
Here you select the communication protocol for the selected machine.
The Standard serial protocol is default in CIMCO Edit v6. Optional
protocols are available for CNC controls like Heidenhain, Mazak, etc.
Notice: You can not select a protocol which you have no license for. If
tried, the computer will automatically select the earlier used protocol.
Port information
Shows in shorthand the most important of the machine settings.
Example: COM1, 9600, 7E2 (Port: COM1, Baud rate: 9600, Data
bits: 7, Parity: Even, Stop bit: 2).
Machine Type
Shows a list of different machines, which can be used as templates (e.g.
Heidenhain, ISO Milling, ISO Turning, etc.)
Setup
Click this button to enter the configuration dialog for the selected ma-
chine.
Rename
Click this button to rename a configuration.
Add New
Click this button to add a new configuration. The following window
appears:
Figure 12.2: Add a new DNC machine
Enter the name and machine template for the new machine, and then
click OK. Click Cancel to cancel the operation.
12.1. PORT SETUP 245
Delete
Click this button to delete a configuration. You will be prompted if
you really want to delete the machine configuration.
OK
Click this button to execute the new settings and close the configuration
dialog.
12.1 Port Setup

To change the DNC settings, select DNC Setup from the Transmission
tab, or click the DNC setup icon on the transmission menu.
The basic port configuration dialog is shown below:
Figure 12.3: Basic port settings

12.1.0.9 Serial port settings
Port
List of the serial ports on your PC. Select the one you wish to use with
this machine configuration.
Baud rate
The transmission speed in bits per second. Select the desired Baud rate
from the drop-down list.
Stop bits
Select the number of stop bits appended after each character in the
communication to separate the data bits.
Notice: The number of stop bits required depends on the CNC control.
Please refer to the reference manual for more details.
Data bits
Select the number of bits in each character. By default, the 7-bit ASCII
code is used for NC data transmission.
Parity
An error checking method which indicates if a transmission was suc-
cessful or not. The method can operate in different modes:
None: Is selected when no parity error checking is to be used.
Even parity: An even number of 1s is used in each character.
Odd parity: An odd number of 1s is used in each character.
Mark parity: The parity bit is always 1 and the line is low.
Space parity: The parity bit is always 0 and the line is high.
12.1.0.10 Flow control settings
Flow control
The handshake procedure for synchronizing the communication be-
tween the computer and the control. Software handshake uses the
XON/XOFF ASCII characters, Hardware handshake uses the RTS/CTS
control lines in the RS-232 communication specifications.
You can select one of the following flow control methods from the drop-
down list:
None: No flow control is performed.
12.1. PORT SETUP 247
Software: Software handshake is used for the flow control.

Hardware: Hardware handshake is used for the flow control.
Hardware and Software: Both Hardware and Software handshakes
are used.
Enable DTR
Check this box to set DTR high.
Enable RTS
Check this box to set RTS high.
12.1.0.11 Advanced port settings
Check parity
If you want CIMCO Edit v6 to report parity errors, then mark the
Check parity box. Every time an error occurs, the specified character
is inserted into the file at the receiving point.
Non standard XOn and XOff characters can be specified.
Insert on parity error
Use this field to specify a character to insert in the received file, if a
parity error occurs while receiving data from the remote machine. If
the field is left blank, no character is inserted. You can specify the
character by entering the ASCII character, i.e. enter $ to get ASCII
character 36, or you can enter the ASCII value like this \36.
XOn character
Use this field to specify the XOn character. If the field is left blank,
the standard XOn character is used. If your machine needs a non-
standard XOn character, you can specify it here. You can specify the
XOn character by entering the ASCII character, i.e. enter $ to get
ASCII character 36, or you can enter the ASCII value like this \36.
XOff character
Use this field to specify the XOff character. If the field is left blank,
the standard XOff character is used. If your machine needs a non-
standard XOff character, you can specify it here. You can specify the
XOff character by entering the ASCII character, i.e. enter $ to get
ASCII character 36, or you can enter the ASCII value like this \36.
12.2 Transmit settings

To configure transmit settings, click on Transmit in the left hand list of the
Machine Setup window. The transmit configuration dialog is shown below:
Figure 12.4: Transmission setup
CR/LF.
In this field, you can select the carriage-return or line-feed character(s)
from the drop-down list, or you can enter them manually. ASCII 13 and
ASCII 10 have no character representation, so they must be entered as
\13 and \10 respectively.
Start trigger
Use this field to specify the start trigger. The DNC will start transmit-
ting data from the first line in the file that contains the specified start
trigger.
End trigger
Use this field to specify the end trigger.
Notice: The line containing the end trigger is not transmitted.
12.2. TRANSMIT SETTINGS 249
Send at start of feed

Here, you can specify a character or a string that should be sent at
the start of the transmission. You can specify one or more characters
by entering the ASCII characters, i.e. enter $* to get ASCII character
36 followed by ASCII 42, or you can enter the ASCII value like this
\36\42.
Send at end of feed

Specify a character or a string that should be sent at the end of the
transmission. You can specify one or more characters by entering the
ASCII characters, i.e. enter $* to get ASCII character 36 followed by
ASCII 42, or you can enter the ASCII value like this \36\42.
Omit lines containing

Excludes lines containing one or more selected characters. The con-
sequence of entering anything here is that any line containing one of
these characters or strings will not be transmitted.
Remove characters
Use this field to specify characters that should be removed from the
transmitted data.
Break after receiving characters

Ends the transmission to the control after the specified number of char-
acters have been sent, even if the program is not finished. If this field
is left empty, any incoming characters are ignored.
Handshake timeout in seconds

The chosen time that CIMCO Edit v6 should wait after receiving a
stop flow signal (XOff and/or CTS Low) from a remote machine before
it terminates the connection. If the timeout value is not specified, it
will wait until a start flow is received.
Delay before each line in ms

Specify the time in milliseconds CIMCO Edit v6 should wait before it
begins transmitting a new line.
Wait for Xon

This box is checked if you wish CIMCO Edit v6 to wait for an Xon be-
fore transmitting data. This option is only available if Software hand-
shake is enabled in the port settings.
Wait for Start button

Check this field if the transmission should not start until you click the
Start button on the transmit status dialog.
Remove ASCII 0s
Check this field if ASCII 0s should be removed from the transmitted
data.
Remove white spaces
White spaces (ASCII 32) and tabs (ASCII 9) are removed automati-
cally from the file transmitted to the remote machine. This feature is
activated with a mark in the box.
Replace tabs with spaces
Converts tabs (ASCII 9) to spaces (ASCII 32) before sending the file
to the remote machine. This feature is activated with a mark in the
box.
Send files with non-standard CR/LF
Check this field if you wish to send files that contain non-standard
linefeed characters like CRLFLF or CRCR.
Note: When entering characters in one of the character entry fields, the char-
acters can be entered in two ways: You can enter the characters themselves,
like $*, or you can enter the ASCII values of the characters like \36\42.
12.3. RECEIVE SETTINGS 251
12.3 Receive settings

To configure receive settings, click on Receive in the left hand list of the
Machine Setup window. The receive configuration dialog is shown below:
Figure 12.5: Receive settings
12.3.0.12 Receive settings
CR/LF
Use this field to specify the line feed character(s).
If you select Auto, the DNC will try to auto-detect the CR/LF combi-
nation used. If the remote machine does not use any of the standard
combinations of ASCII 13 and ASCII 10, you must enter the appropri-
ate CR/LF combination manually.
The normal combination is ASCII 13 followed by ASCII 10. ASCII
13 and ASCII 10 have no character representation, so they must be
entered as \13 and \10 respectively.
Omit lines containing

Excludes lines containing one or more selected characters. The con-
sequence of entering anything here is that any line containing one of
these characters or strings will be discarded when received.
Remove characters
Selected characters will automatically be removed from the received
stream. You can select None, ASCII 0 or All below ASCII 32 from the
drop-down list if one of those is appropriate.
Omit empty lines

Check this field if empty lines should not be saved.
Start trigger
Start triggers are characters indicating that CIMCO Edit v6 should
start saving incoming data. If no start trigger is used and the field
therefore is left empty, CIMCO Edit will start saving at the beginning
of the file.
Notice: The start trigger is the first sequence of characters received.
End trigger
End triggers are characters indicating that CIMCO Edit v6 should stop
saving incoming data. If no end trigger is used and the field therefore
is left empty, CIMCO Edit v6 will continue to save until the end of the
file, where a timeout occurs.
Notice: The end trigger is the last sequence of characters received.
Receive timeout in seconds

Indicates the time delay after the last character has been received from
the remote machine, until the computer concludes that the receiving
operation is finished. If no end trigger is specified, you should specify a
value here, or you will have to stop the receive process manually from
the receive status dialog.
12.3.0.13 Advanced receive settings
Send XOn
When this field is checked, the DNC will send an XOn character when
it is ready to receive data.
12.4. DIRECTORY SETTINGS 253
Send at start of reception

Specify a string that should be sent to the CNC when a receive opera-
tion is started.
Note: When entering characters in one of the character entry fields, the char-
acters can be entered in two ways: You can enter the characters themselves,
like $*, or you can enter the ASCII values of the characters like \36\42. ($
has the ASCII code number 36).
12.4 Directory settings

In the following dialog, you can define the Transmit and Receive directories.
To specify the directories, click on the Directories tab in the left DNC Setup
window. The following dialog appears:
Figure 12.6: Transmit and Receive directories setup
Default send directory

Specify the default send path in this field, or click on the folder icon to
the right to select a directory.
Default extensions
Use this field to specify the default extension of files to be sent.
Use this field to specify additional extensions for files to be sent.
Default receive directory

Specify the default receive directory, or click on the folder icon to the
right to select a directory.
Default extension
Use this field to specify the default extension for received files.
Use this field to specify additional extensions for received files.
12.5. VERSION INFO 255
12.5 Version info

If you want to find out which version of CIMCO Edit v6 you are running,
just click on Version Info to the left. You can also get this information if
from the main menu, you select Help and click About.
Figure 12.7: Version info

257
Serial communication
overview
This section contains information about how to build a standard serial cable
and loopback device.
13.1 RS-232 / RS-422 / RS-485
13.1.1 RS-232
Quite possibly the most widely used communication standard is RS-232. This
implementation has been defined and revised several times and is often re-
ferred to as RS-232 or EIA/TIA 232. The IBM PC computer defined the
RS-232 port on a 9-pin D sub connector and subsequently the EIA/TIA ap-
proved this implementation as the EIA/TIA 574 standard. This standard is
defined as the 9 Position Non-Synchronous Interface between Data Terminal
Equipment and Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment Employing Serial Bi-
nary Data Interchange. Both implementations are in widespread use and will
be referred to as RS-232 in this document. RS-232 is capable of operating
at data rates up to 20 Kbps at distances less than 50 ft. The absolute max-
imum data rate may vary due to line conditions and cable lengths. RS-232
often operates at 38.4 Kbps over very short distances. The voltage levels
defined by RS-232 range from -12 to +12 volts. RS-232 is a single ended or
unbalanced interface, meaning that a single electrical signal is compared to a
common signal (ground) to determine binary logic states. A voltage of +12
volts (usually +3 to +10 volts) represents a binary 0 (space) and -12 volts (
-3 to -10 volts) denotes a binary 1 (mark). The RS-232 and the EIA/TIA-574
specification defines two type of interface circuits: Data Terminal Equipment
(DTE) and Data Circuit-Terminating Equipment (DCE).
258 13. Serial communication overview
13.1.2 RS-422
The RS-422 specification defines the electrical characteristics of balanced

voltage digital interface circuits. RS-422 is a differential interface that defines
voltage levels and driver/receiver electrical specifications. On a differential
interface, logic levels are defined by the difference in voltage between a pair of
outputs or inputs. In contrast, a single ended interface, for example RS-232,
defines the logic levels as the difference in voltage between a single signal
and a common ground connection. Differential interfaces are typically more
immune to noise or voltage spikes that may occur on the communication
lines. Differential interfaces also have greater drive capabilities that allow for
longer cable lengths. RS-422 is rated up to 10 Megabits per second and can
have cabling 4000 feet long. RS-422 also defines driver and receiver electrical
characteristics that will allow 1 driver and up to 32 receivers on the line at
once. RS-422 signal levels range from 0 to +5 volts. RS-422 does not define
a physical connector.
13.1.3 RS-485
RS-485 is backwardly compatible with RS-422; however, it is optimized for

party line or multi drop applications. The output of the RS-422/485 driver
is capable of being Active (enabled) or Tri State (disabled). This capability
allows multiple ports to be connected in a multi drop bus and selectively
polled. RS-485 allows cable lengths up to 4000 feet and data rates up to
10 Megabits per second. The signal levels for RS-485 are the same as those
defined by RS-422. RS-485 has electrical characteristics that allow for 32
drivers and 32 receivers to be connected to one line. This interface is ideal
for multi drop or network environments. RS-485 tri state driver (not dual
state) will allow the electrical presence of the driver to be removed from the
line. Only one driver may be active at a time and the other driver(s) must
be tri stated. The output modem control signal RTS controls the state of
the driver. Some communication software packages refer to RS-485 as RTS
enable or RTS block mode transfer. RS-485 can be cabled in two ways:
two wire or four wire mode. Two wire mode does not allow for full duplex
communication and requires that data be transferred in only one direction at
a time. For half duplex operation, the two transmit pins should be connected
to the two receive pins (Tx+ to Rx+ and Tx to Rx ). Four wire mode allows
full duplex data transfers. RS-485 does not define a connector pin out or a
set of modem control signals. RS-485 does not define a physical connector.
13.2. RS-232 LAYOUT FOR 9 PIN CONNECTOR 259
13.2 RS-232 layout for 9 pin connector

The original wiring diagram for standard RS-232 was developed for a 25
pin D-sub connector (DB-25). This design provides a secondary channel for
serial RS232 communications, but in practice only one serial communication
channel with accompanying handshaking is present. Therefore, the smaller
DB9 version is more commonly used today.
Figure 13.1: Diagram for 9 pin connector
The following table shows the signals of a 9 pin RS-232.
P in Signal N ame
2 Received Data RX
3 Transmitted Data TX
4 Data Terminal Ready DTR
5 Signal Ground GND
6 Data Set Ready DSR
7 Request To Send RTS
8 Clear To Send CTS
Table 13.1: 9 pin RS-232
Note: Only signals used for regular RS-232 communication are shown.
13.3 RS-232 layout for 25 pin connector
Figure 13.2: Diagram for DB25 connector

This table shows the signals of a 25 pin RS-232 connector. There are 25
connections in the complete specification, but it is very likely to find less
than half of these in a given interface.
P in Signal N ame
3 Received Data RX
2 Transmitted Data TX
20 Data Terminal Ready DTR
7 Signal Ground GND
6 Data Set Ready DSR
4 Request To Send RTS
5 Clear To Send CTS
Table 13.2: 25 pin RS-232
Note: Only signals used for regular RS-232 communication are shown.
13.4 Standard RS-232 serial cable
To build a standard RS-232 serial cable, you will need two 9 or 25 pin female
connectors and a cable with 7 wires, preferably shielded cable.
ConnectorA ConnectorB
RX TX
TX RX
DTR DSR
DSR DTR
RTS CTS
CTS RTS
GND GND
Table 13.3: Standard RS-232 serial cable

13.5. HOW TO BUILD A LOOPBACK DEVICE 261
Figure 13.3: Standard RS-232 serial cable
If the cable is shielded, you should use the shield as ground (GND).
13.5 How to build a loopback device

A loopback is a device that sends the signal back through the same port as
it is sent out of. It is used for testing purposes and is not used under normal
operations.
To make a loopback device, you will need a 9-pin or 25-pin male connector
and three pieces of wire.
13.5.1 Loopback device for a 9 pin connector
Figure 13.4: Loopback device for a 9 pin connector

RX/TX
Connect pin 2 (RX) to pin 3 (TX).
DTR/DSR
Connect pin 4 (DTR) to pin 6 (DSR).
RTS/CTS
Connect pin 7 (RTS) to pin 8 (CTS).
13.5.2 Loopback device for a 25 pin connector
Figure 13.5: Loopback device for a 25 pin connector
RX/TX
Connect pin 3 (RX) to pin 2 (TX).
DTR/DSR
Connect pin 20 (DTR) to pin 6 (DSR).
RTS/CTS
Connect pin 4 (RTS) to pin 5 (CTS).
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Using on-line help

This section describes how to use the on-line help system in CIMCO products.
A standard Windows Help file is available through the drop-down Help menu
or by pressing the F1 key.
14.1 Using help in dialogs

CIMCO Edit v6 contains multiple dialogs that provide drop-down menus,
check boxes, and buttons for specific configurations.
To get help for a particular dialog item, click the ? at the top of a dialog
box, as shown below.
Figure 14.1: Click the question mark
This will change the cursor to an arrow and a question mark indicating that
you are in Help Mode. The new pointer is shown below.
Figure 14.2: The question cursor
Now click on the item that you want further information about. If help is
available for the selected item, a small window will pop up displaying the
help text. If no help is available the general on-line help is launched. An
example of a pop-up help is shown below.
Figure 14.3: The pop-up information

264 14. Using on-line help
You can also display the pop-up help for a dialog item by clicking in the field
and then pressing F1.
14.2 Printing help information

If you wish to print just a single section of this on-line help, press the Print
button on the toolbar (shown below).
Figure 14.4: Help buttons
If you wish to print more than a few sections, you should open the PDF ver-
sion of the on-line documentation. The PDF produces a much nicer printout.
The PDF version is located in the CIMCO Edit v6 Help directory.
Note: You will need Adobe acrobat reader to open the PDF file.
INDEX 265
Index
$TOOL1 Trigger, 124, 220 Addition, 46

$TOOL2 Trigger, 125, 221 Additional extensions, 107, 254
0-9, 215 Adjust Feedrate, 43
5-Axis Machine Setup, 77 Adjust spindle speed, 44
Advanced search, 143
About, 40 Advanced trigger, 213
Accept, 20 All Fields, 143
Accept Imported File As, 21 All filenames/descriptions/memos,
Add, 57, 98, 183, 196, 223, 226, 143
241 Allow Approving if not Checked,
Add associated files to the import 178
queue, 162 Allow Checking if not Ready, 177
Add Comment, 21 Allow Ready if not Run in, 177
Add Current Program, 18 Allow Restore All, 167
Add Customer, 27 Allow changing program file, 160
Add field names to first row, 191 Allow files outside base directory,
Add Formula, 58 160
Add id number to associated file- Allow files outside the program di-
names, 174 rectory, 160
Add id number to other filenames, Allow letters, 61
175 Allow multiple auto imports for one
Add id number to picture filenames, prg., 162
175 Allow multiple DNC imports for
Add Info, 58 one prg., 162
Add New, 244 Allow negative values, 61
Add new color, 101 Allow user to send files looped, 151
Add new edit programs, 151 Allow users to change password,
Add Port, 195 166
Add Program, 16 Allow users to copy files, 156
Add User Input, 58 Allowed machines, 224
Add/remove columns, 140 Also change extension on the files,
Add/Update Memo File, 18 208
Add/Update Setup Sheet, 19 Alternate block number character,
Add/Update Tool List, 18 104
266 INDEX
Always add sign, 119 Auto Fill, 240

Always default to machine direc- Auto indent lines, 103
tory, 160 Auto insert spaces, 43
Always default to primary server, Auto logout time (mins), 152
231 Auto purge, 161
Always save files as regular text, Auto read/write, 151
108 Auto reject other imports, 162
Always save files as UNICODE, 108 Auto save interval, 107
Always show all files (*.*), 91, 204
Always UPPER CASE, 93 Background, 100
Always use wildcard in program Backplot File, 66
search, 154 Backplot Information Bar (Milling),
Always use wildcard search, 154 78
Angle, 48, 49 Backplot Information Bar (Turn-
Answer required, 182, 184 ing), 79
Append existing memo file updates, Backplot Setup, 66, 77
174 Backplot Window, 66
Append existing setup sheet up- Backup, 27, 237
dates, 174 Backup associated files before edit-
Append existing tool list updates, ing, 166
174 Backup associated when setting read/write,
Append File, 37 165
Apply color to the entire line, 101 Backup before restoring, 165
Apply color to trailing digits, 101 Backup directory, 198
Apply color to trailing letters, 101 Backup files, 237
Approval failed, 186 Backup files when setting read/write,
Approved, 186 165
Approved directory, 208 Backup programs before editing,
Arc center is specified as diameter, 166
116, 119 Backup/restore program informa-
Arc type, 4851, 117, 119 tion, 167
Arrange icons, 39 Base Directory, 228
Associate File(s), 18 Baud rate, 246
Associated files location, 199 Block color, 100
Assume G91, 48, 49, 51 Block skip, 112
Auto add memo files to new pro- Block skip after block number, 113
grams, 174 Block Skips, 42
Auto add setup sheets to new pro- Break after receiving characters, 249
grams, 174
Auto add tool lists to new pro- Calculate, 234, 235
grams, 174 Cancel, 101, 105, 108, 111, 114,
Auto block numbering, 102 117, 120, 123, 125, 127,
Auto completion, 157 128, 132, 134
INDEX 267
Cascade, 39 Content of all files, 144

Change Comments, 182 Content of program files, 144
Change extension on, 208 Control Type, 77, 115
Change from, 208 Copy, 36, 57
Change Password, 31 Copy approved files to an Approved
Change Status, 22 directory, 207
Change to, 208 Copy Program, 18
Channel end, 122 Copy Program Info, 15
Channel order, 123 Copy To, 57
Channel start, 122 Copy without selection, 94
Character trigger, 212 CR/LF, 251
Check backups using file time, 166 CR/LF., 248
Check external changes, 90 Current tool coordinates within the
Check failed, 186 defined preparatory func-
Check parity, 247 tions (G00 - G03), 78, 79
Checked, 186 Cut, 36
Clear, 31
Clear All, 224
Close, 34, 63 Data bits, 246
Close All, 34 Database connection, 232
Close Backplot, 66 Database field, 210, 240
Close Left Window, 82 Database modified time, 189
Close Right Window, 82 Database Server, 231
Colors, 35 Database Setup, 12
Column order, 140 Database type, 231
Comma as decimal symbol, 4851 Date, 144
Command program, 130 Date / Time, 30
Command Title, 129 Decimal point, 112
Comment end, 112 Decimals, 44, 45, 4751, 60, 114
Comment start, 112 Default, 101, 105, 108, 111, 114,
Comments color, 100 117, 120, 123, 125, 127,
Common information, 137 128, 132, 134, 152, 155,
Compare, 16 158, 163, 169, 172, 175,
Compare File with File, 81 179, 180, 182, 184, 186,
Compare with File, 81 188, 192, 193, 196, 202,
Compare with Imported File, 21 205, 208, 212, 221, 230,
Compare With Latest Backup, 27 232, 236, 239, 241
Compare with Window, 81 Default directory for new program
Configuration password, 134 files, 204
Configure Block Numbering, 35, 41 Default directory when associating
Configure Tool List, 52 files, 204
Confirm program exit, 91 Default extension, 106, 254
Confirm when changing status, 178 Default extensions, 254
268 INDEX
Default extensions for associated Disable advanced search, 154

files, 205 Disable advanced simulation, 133
Default extensions for new program Disable associated files, 173
files, 204 Disable Backplot, 133
Default load path, 107 Disable Backspace at start of line,
Default receive directory, 254 93
Default save path, 107 Disable change columns, 149
Default send directory, 253 Disable CNC-Calc, 134
Default Transfer Limit, 207 Disable column re-arrange, 149
Default Transfer Limit Count, 170 Disable customer info, 161
Default value, 60 Disable customer search, 154
Del, 36 Disable database client setup, 149
Delay before each line in ms, 249 Disable DNC-Max Client, 134
Delete, 19, 57, 98, 195, 223, 226, Disable DNC/Serial communication,
240, 245 133
Delete associated leaves file, 161 Disable drop files, 149
Delete associated prompt to leave Disable editor setup, 149
file, 161 Disable external editors, 150
Delete backups, 234 Disable external editors for programs,
Delete Customer, 28 150
Delete Memo/Setup/tool, 234 Disable File compare, 134
Delete other associated files, 234 Disable file content search, 154
Delete program file, 234 Disable file dragging, 149
Delete program leaves file, 161 Disable file notes, 162
Delete references to non-existing files, Disable filename search, 154
238 Disable logging, 176
Deleted, 145 Disable machine search, 154
Deleted files directory, 171 Disable Mazatrol Viewer, 134
Description, 58 Disable Memo Files, 173
Diameter programming, 116, 118 Disable multiple search windows,
Digits, 60 153
Directories / Extensions, 35 Disable NC-Base, 134
Disable Approval Failed, 178 Disable other groups, 151
Disable Change Comments, 176 Disable preview, 149
Disable Checking, 177 Disable preview auto refresh, 150
Disable Field 1,2,3... search, 155 Disable project, 162
Disable Log Prompts, 178 Disable radius compensation, 116
Disable Project search, 154 Disable Setup Sheets, 174
Disable Ready, 177 Disable status search, 154
Disable Running In, 176 Disable Tool Lists, 174
Disable Status System, 178 Disable Transfer Count on Approve,
Disable Updating, 177 178
Disable advanced NC-Functions, 134 Disable Transfer Count on Checked,
INDEX 269
178 End File Compare, 81

Disable transfer limit, 207 End trigger, 210, 248, 252
Disable undo prompt for large files, Event type, 30
103 Exit, 31
Disable user management, 166 Expand/Collapse, 195
Disable versioning, 206 Expire files on import queue, 163
Division, 46 Expire passwords after days (0 =
DNC Setup, 88 disabled), 163
Do not allow sending files on the Explorer, 11
import queue, 167 Export, 31
Do not allow status change if Read- Export as DXF File, 77
Only, 179 Export List, 31
Do not copy associated files on copy, Extension, 203
167 Extract from, 210
Do not insert empty lines, 61
Do not prompt to set programs read/write Fail if an error is encountered, 237
in editor, 168 Feedrate unit, 114
Do not show Send Prompts, 207 Field is read-only, 230
Do not store editor file types in db, Field separator, 190
162 Field value, 240
Do not update info in file, 207 File compare colors, 100
Do not use Field Folders, 207 File modified time, 189
Dont move cursor after paste, 94 File Setup, 66
Double-click opens program, 149 File type, 55, 190
Double-click opens program info, Filename, 191
148 Files, 63
Download Latest Version, 40 Find, 38
Drag-and-drop text editing, 94 Find All Read-only, 14
Draw zero arcs, 116 Find All Unlocked, 14
Dynamic Simulation Progress Bar Find auto imported programs, 13
(0 - 100%), 78, 79 Find Deleted, 14
Find Macro, 55
Edit program files, 136 Find Modified Last 7 Days, 14
Editor file type, 220 Find next, 38
Enable 4/5-Axis plot, 116 Find Previous, 38
Enable DTR, 247 Find programs received from CNCs,
Enable multi channel view, 121 13
Enable multi line comments, 113 Fit To Window, 68
Enable NC-Base Secure Mode, 166 Flow control, 246
Enable predefined values, 240 Font settings, 94, 132
Enable RTS, 247 Format, 103
Enable server, 231 From, 30
Enable trigger, 210 From line, 104
270 INDEX
Full Screen, 75 Ignore White spaces, 110, 171

Imported, 185
Generate locked status file, 207 Info variable, 58
Get Created Date, 235 Insert File, 37
Get Modified Date, 235 Insert Macro, 53
Global Change All Triggers, 211 Insert monitoring macros, 43
Global Change This Trigger, 211 Insert on parity error, 247
Global setup, 34 Insert Spaces, 42
Go to CIMCO-Homepage, 40 Insert spaces when opening file, 127
Go to First Difference, 82 Insert strings, 42
Go to Last Difference, 82 Insert with sign, 61
Goto line/Block number, 38 Interval, 104
Grid size, 120
Group name / Members, 223 Jump to next cutting pass., 78, 79
Jump to next difference after sync.,
H, 211, 214, 218
109
Handshake timeout in seconds, 249
Jump to next move., 78, 79
Heidenhain / ISO Converter, 52
Jump to next tool., 78, 79
Help, 101, 105, 108, 111, 114, 117,
Jump to next Z-level., 78
120, 123, 125, 127, 128,
132, 134, 152, 155, 158,
163, 169, 172, 175, 179, Keep decimals, 47
180, 182, 184, 186, 188, Keep dialogs open, 156
192, 193, 196, 202, 205, Keep extension in program name,
208, 212, 221, 224, 227, 167
230, 232, 236, 238, 241 Keep how many backups, 234
Hide Download Latest Version, 91 Keyboard / Mouse mapping, 117
Hide formula results (in entire macro), Keyboard acceleration, 92
62
Hide NC-Assistant formula results, Language, 91, 131
90 Last 24 Hours, 13
Hide timestamps on ribbon bar, 166 Leave original when moving files,
Horizontal scroll bar, 93 150
Left margin/Right margin, 96
Ignore, 210 Letter Colors, 101
Ignore 0s (T02 = T2), 125, 221 List all users on login dialogs, 166
Ignore Block numbers, 110, 171 Load STL File, 77
Ignore Case, 110, 171 Lock, 20
Ignore Comments, 110, 171 Lock program names, 160
Ignore duplicate info (T020202 = Lock programs when restoring, 168
T02), 125, 221 Lock when Approval Failed, 178
Ignore M6, 116 Lock when Check Failed, 177
Ignore Numeric format, 110, 171 Locked, 14, 144
Ignore tool number 0, 116 Log messages, 180
INDEX 271
Login using current Windows user Message when loading UNICODE,

name, 151 108
Logoff, 12 Min, 59
Logout on close/minimize, 150 Minimal client mode, 151
Lowercase, 43 Minimum value, 44, 45, 47
Mirror, 49
Machine, 198, 203, 206, 210, 219, Modal X/Y values, 119
234, 235 Modal X/Z values (Turning), 119
Machine Setup (4/5-Axis), 117 Mode, 70
Machine templates, 35 Modified by, 189
Machine Type, 57, 88, 244 Modify, 227
Machine type, 119 Modify Customer, 28
Machines, 195, 243 Modify Macro, 54
Macro definition, 58 Move all associated files offline when
Macro Name, 53 locking, 207
Macro name, 57 Move associated files to program
Macro Setup, 55, 56 directory, 150
Macros/Machine configuration path, Move/Synchronize keeps directory,
134 160
Make Tool List, 52 Multi channel mode, 122
Map letters (Ex. A=WB, B=WA, Multi column printer font, 96
I=J, J=I ), 117 Multi-line comment end, 113
Mark / Delete range, 42 Multi-line comment start, 113
Mark Changes only, 110 Multiplication, 46
Mark changes only, 85
Mark to end of line, 94
Mark/Delete range, 37 NC-Base Server name, 232
Match number, 210 NC-Base Server port, 232
Max, 60 Never copy/move files to program
Max length, 211 directory, 150
Max line length indicator, 126 Never send Locked files, 161
Max lines, 211 New, 33
Max number of backups, 163 New feedrate, 44
Max search results, 151 New Setup/Tool/Memo file on copy,
Maximum arc output angle, 120 167
Maximum value, 44, 45, 47 New spindle speed, 45
Mazatrol Viewer Decimals, 131 Next, 63
Measure distance between 2 points Next Difference, 82
, 69 Next tool change, 38
Memo directory, 201 No logging until approved/checked,
Memo Prefix, 230 179
Memo Suffix, 230 No new version when adding com-
Memo template, 220 ment, 179
272 INDEX
No new version when setting sta- Open windows maximized, 90

tus, 179 Open with CIMCO Edit, 15
No versioning until approved/checked, Orientation, 117
179 Other, 46
Non-modal X/Y/Z, 48, 5052 Other files, 202
Normal printer font, 96 Other settings, 35
Normal User, 224 Output file ($OUTFILE), 130
Notify interval (secs.), 157 Output FMAX as F9999, 119
Notify only when program has fo- Output G0x, 119
cus, 157 Overwrite existing files, 238
Notify when a program is updated,
157 Pad with tabs, 93
Notify when a program needs ap- Pan View, 69
proval, 157 Paper width/ Paper height, 96
Notify when a program needs to Parameter is required, 61
be checked, 157 Parameter(s), 46
Notify when DNC Import queue Parameters, 130
updated, 157 Parity, 246
Number of decimals, 119 Password, 232
Number of linefeed characters, 91 Paste, 36
Paste Program Info, 15
Offset, 50 Pause simulation., 78, 79
Offset Left (G41), 50 Perform integrity check after restor-
Offset right (G42), 50 ing the database, 238
Offset/Tool compensation, 50 Permissions, 224
OK, 102, 106, 108, 111, 114, 117, Point (X,Y), 48, 49
120, 123, 125, 127, 129, Port, 246
132, 134, 152, 155, 158, Port information, 244
163, 169, 172, 175, 179, Pre-defined Comments, 183
181, 182, 184, 186, 188, Precede lines with, 104
192, 193, 197, 202, 205, Prefix, 59
209, 212, 221, 224, 227, Press Enter to go to next field,
230, 232, 236, 239, 241, 154
245 Press Enter to search, 154
Omit empty lines, 252 Preview, 139
Omit lines containing, 249, 252 Preview associated files, 149
On-line help, 40 Previous, 63
Only backup if changed, 165 Previous Difference, 82
Only edit known file types, 150 Previous tool change, 38
Only Get/Set date for programs Primary data is not NC data, 168
with 1 log entry, 235 Primary e-mail domain, 171
Open, 15, 33 Print, 34
Open file multiple times, 90 Print Columns, 126
INDEX 273
Print compact header, 189 Re-open files, 91

Print customer, 189 Read-only, 20, 144
Print database info header, 189 Read/Write, 14, 20
Print field 1-9, 189 Read/Write when Check Failed,
Print footers, 95 177
Print header on first page, 96 Ready, 186
Print headers, 95 Real name (example), 191
Print in two columns, 191 Receive, 24, 88
Print machine, 189 Receive File, 88
Print on endless paper, 96 Receive Into Current Window, 88
Print only differences, 111 Receive New Program, 25
Print Program List, 31 Receive timeout in seconds, 252
Print project, 189 Recent, 33
Printer Setup, 34 Recent list size, 91
Program directory, 195, 198 Record Macro, 55
Program filename/description/memo, Redo, 36
143 Register additional extensions, 107
Program Info, 15 Register default extension, 107
Program search, 137 Reject, 21
Program search with customised search Remember Add program values,
fields, 138 160
Program template, 220 Remember cursor position, 91
Programs without a customer, 145 Remember last search, 153
Programs without a machine, 145 Remember math values, 93
Prompt for notes when associating Remember password, 148
files, 162 Remember value, 62
Prompt to save files as UNICODE, Remember window position, 90
108 Remove, 41, 183
Prompt user to answer question, Remove ASCII 0s, 93, 250
183 Remove Block Skips, 42
Prompt when unable to undo, 92 Remove characters, 249, 252
Prompts, 181 Remove comments, 42
Protect read-only files, 90 Remove empty lines, 42
Protocol, 244 Remove monitoring macros, 43
Purge, 19 Remove selected color, 101
Purge backups older than (days), Remove Spaces, 42
234 Remove strings, 42
Purge files older than (days), 233 Remove white spaces, 250
Rename, 57, 98, 183, 196, 223, 240,
Queue, 13 244
Renumber, 41
Rapid speed (mm / min), 114 Renumber empty lines, 103
Raw print, 96 Replace, 38
274 INDEX
Replace from top, 93 Send form feed after last page, 96

Replace tabs with space, 93 Send XOn, 252
Replace tabs with spaces, 250 Server version, 232
Required fields, 187 Set all programs to Approved (run
Restart every, 103 Set Modified Date or Set
Restart on lines starting with, 105 Created Date, 235
Restore, 26, 238 Set associated files offline, 161
Restore database, 238 Set Created Date, 235
Restore Dump, 238 Set deleted programs offline, 161
Restore files, 238 Set feedrate, 113
Restore Latest, 27 Set Locked files offline, 207
Restrict groups to specific comput- Set Modified Date, 235
ers, 166 Set Origin Location, 69
Revision all saves, 168 Set program info readonly, 165
Rotary axis, 120 Set read-only attr. on associated
Rotary axis linearization tolerance, files, 165
120 Set read-only attr. on program files,
Rotate, 48 165
Rotate View, 69 Set Read-Only when Approving,
Running In, 186 178
Set Read-Only when Checking, 177
Save, 34 Set Read-Only when Ready, 177
Save All, 34 Set spindle speed, 113
Save As, 34 Set Transfer Count to 1 when sta-
Save backup file (.BAK), 90 tus set to Updating, 179
Save Compare File, 83 Set transfer limit per machine, 169
Save with linefeed type, 108 Set Transfer Limit when restoring,
Scan comments below tool name, 169
125, 221 Set unlocked files read-only, 165
Search, 31 Set Workpiece / Tool Offsets, 75
Search for programs, 141 Setup, 29, 82, 84, 244
Select all, 36 Setup - File Type, 35
Select color, 100, 128 Setup Multi Channel, 63
Selection only, 44, 45, 47 Setup Prefix, 230
Send, 23, 87 Setup sheet directory, 202
Send at end of feed, 249 Setup sheet template, 220
Send at start of feed, 249 Setup Suffix, 230
Send at start of reception, 253 Share settings between all users,
Send e-mail notifications, 163 89
Send File, 87 Share with machine(group), 202
Send files with non-standard CR/LF, Show Change Comments, 182
250 Show Update file with program
Send form feed, 96 info, 158
INDEX 275
Show Update program info from Single Step Through Differences,

file, 158 83
Show Version Reports, 158 Skip, 104
Show / hide information bar., 79 Skip lines containing, 105
Show / Hide Tool, 71 Skip lines starting with, 105
Show all differences, 85 Skip lines without block numbers,
Show all differences (No editing), 103
109 Solid Model, 73
Show Bounding Box, 69 Solid Setup, 74
Show cycles, 116 Sort, 240
Show DNC Stop/End Transfer but- Sort tool list, 125, 221
ton, 151 Spaces after block number, 104
Show File Notes, 16 Specify name when receiving, 90
Show file path, 150 Start, 208, 234, 238
Show file size in, 91 Start / Stop simulation., 78, 79
Show file types, 150 Start at next block, 105
Show full path in title, 90 Start from line, 104
Show grid, 119 Start maximized, 90
Show line numbers, 93 Start NC-Base Explorer, 136
Show message, 185 Start renumbering from line con-
Show message box with notifica- taining, 105
tion, 157 Start trigger, 210, 248, 252
Show origin, 120 Start with, 103
Show path relative to base direc- Start with the Database Explorer
tory, 157 opened, 153
Show Plot control, 69 Status, 88
Show port(s) under machine (group), Status type, 185
163 Stop bits, 246
Show preview below results, 149 Stop current DNC Transfer, 24
Show quick setup, 103 String trigger, 213
Show replaced count, 93 Strip leading 0s, 47
Show sub-grid, 120 Strip trailing 0s, 4751
Show Tool Colors, 71 Strong passwords required (mini-
Show Tool Transparent, 71 mum 7 letters and dig-
Show Tool Vector, 71 its), 162
Show Toolholder, 71 Sub-program extensions, 204
Show TPC Data, 131 Subtraction, 46
Show windows calculator, 52 Suffix, 59
Show/Hide NC-Assistant, 56 Super minimal client mode, 151
Show/Hide NC-Assistant Balloons, Super User, 224
56 Sync Left, 83
Simple math functions, 46 Sync Right, 83
Single line step, 109 Synchronization command, 122
276 INDEX
Synchronization number, 123 Trailing 0s, 119

Synchronization using channel num- Translate, 51
bers, 122 Translate (X,Y,Z), 51
Synchronize filenames, 160 Turning, 118
Synchronize Scrolling, 63 Two line comments, 125, 221
Syntax highlight, 95
System Log, 29 Un-lock when Approving, 178
System log only visible to admin- Un-lock when Checking, 177
istrators, 171 Un-lock when Ready, 177
Un-lock when accepting imports,
Tab width, 91 162
Test field, 123 Un-lock when rejecting imports, 162
Test trigger, 211 Undelete, 19
Text, 101 Undo, 36
Text Program, 230 Unlock, 20
Text Project, 230 Unlock new programs, 168
Text color, 100 Up / Down arrows, 57
Text field 1, 229 Up/Down arrows, 98, 101, 240
Text field 2, 229 Update files when updating pro-
Text field 3, 229 gram info, 167
Text field 4, 229 Update program info when editing
Text field 5, 229 files, 167
Text field 6, 229 Update variables in memo files, 174
Text field 7, 229 Update variables in setup sheets,
Text field 8, 229 174
Text field 9, 229 Update variables in tool lists, 174
Text in blocks, 100 Updated, 186
Tile Horizontally, 39 Updating, 186
Tile Vertically, 39 UPPER/lower case, 46
To, 31 Uppercase, 43, 62
To line, 104 Uppercase field, 229
Tool Change, 113 Use Family of parts, 167
Tool Library, 115 Use Field folders, 170
Tool list directory, 201 Use Transfer Limit Counter, 168
Tool list template, 125, 220 Use Transfer Limit Timer, 168
Tool load, 113 Use Transfer Limit Window, 168
Tool Prefix, 230 Use Updated / Approved only,
Tool Setup, 72 179
Tool Suffix, 230 Use advanced trigger, 210
Tool trigger, 124, 220 Use CIMCO DNC-Max, 166
Toolpath, 70 Use colors, 95, 100
Toolpath Statistics, 52 Use colors in blocks, 100
Toopath unit, 114 Use customer folders, 161
INDEX 277
Use customer projects, 162 Worksheet name, 191

Use decimal point on numeric key- Wrap Searches, 93
pad, 113
Use locking system, 165 X100 = X0.100, 116
Use modal colors, 100 XOff character, 247
Use read-only system, 165 XOn character, 247
Use separate load/and save direc-
tories, 107 Zoom / Regenerate solid, 74
Use shortest angle moves, 116 Zoom in, 67
Use smart marking, 110 Zoom out, 67
Use tab to switch window, 110 Zoom selection, 68
Zoom To Highlighted, 68
Use U/V/W relative moves, 116
Zoom View, 69
Use UNC names, 163
Use versioning system, 164
Use virtual space, 93
User ID, 30, 232
User Name, 225
User name, 189
Users that can manage machines
and ports, 172
Users that can manage users and
user groups, 172
Value, 47
Version Report column width, 171
Vertical scroll bar, 92
View from back (XZ), 68
View from Bottom (XY), 68
View from front (XZ/G18), 68
View from left (YZ/G19), 68
View from right (YZ), 68
View from tool), 68
View from top (XY/G17), 68
View Imported File, 21
View reset, 68
View Version Report, 16
Wait for Start button, 250

Wait for Xon, 249
Warning beeps, 90
When equal/greater than, 44, 45
When equal/less than, 44, 45
Window, 63

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5.7 Multi Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

10 NC-Base Database 135

11 NC-Base Settings 147

12 DNC Settings 243

13 Serial communication overview 257

13.5.2 Loopback device for a 25 pin connector . . . . . . . . 262

14 Using on-line help 263

1.1 CIMCO Edit v6 User interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2.1 CIMCO Edit v6 setup program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3.1 Database Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

5.1 Block Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

7.1 The File Compare menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

8.1 The Transmission menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

9.1 General program settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

10.1 Login window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

11.1 Client settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

11.11Log Changes configuration dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183

12.1 DNC Setup dialog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243

12.6 Transmit and Receive directories setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253

13.1 Diagram for 9 pin connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259

14.1 Click the question mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263

13.1 9 pin RS-232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259

1.1 What is new in this version of CIMCO

New user interface

Advanced standard protocol

Figure 1.1: CIMCO Edit v6 User interface

1.3 License information

TERMS OF USE FOR SOFTWARE - CIMCO Edit v6

Date: May 2012

CIMCO Integration reserves the right to make improvements

You have the right to use the number of licenses of the

Disclaimer of all Warranties and Liability

CIMCO Integration makes no warranties, either express or

NOTICE: The accompanying software is confidential and proprietary to

Copyright (c) 1991-2012 CIMCO Integration. All rights reserved.

1. Locate installation files

Figure 2.1: CIMCO Edit v6 setup program

3. Copying your keyfile

Figure 2.2: CIMCO Edit v6

Figure 3.1: Database Login

Figure 3.2: Search

Find Modified Last 7 Days /

Figure 3.3: Program

Paste Program Info /

Open with CIMCO Edit /

View Version Report /

Show File Notes /

Figure 3.4: The dialog Add Program

Machine: Select a machine to add to the new program.

Figure 3.5: Add existing file

Select a program and click Open.

Figure 3.6: Add new file

Enter a descriptive name in the input field Program and click on

Add Current Program /

Add/Update Memo File /

Add/Update Tool List /

If you click Yes, the following message appears:

Figure 3.7: Status

Accept Imported File As /

View Imported File /

Shows a preview of the imported program. This function allows you to